WESTCARE INC·Morristown, Tennessee
The Youth Activities Coordinator will facilitate addiction prevention programs, mentoring camps, and community events for youth affected by substance use. They are responsible for gathering statistical data, managing community partnerships, and delivering evidence-based prevention curriculum.
Graduation from an accredited two-year Community College or a four-year College/University with a degree in Case Management, Workforce Development, Communication, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Human Resources or related human services field to the position is preferred. Previous experience of at least 3-5 years will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience and
Competencies: At least one (1) year of experience working with adolescents or in a comparable role is required. At least two (2) years of experience in a substance use prevention program preferred. Basic knowledge of behavioral health, social services, or related industry. Excellent communication skills including public speaking. Some experience with performing outreach and marketing. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct and confidentiality. Professional appearance and demeanor. Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served. Ability to stay highly organized and maintain time management. Ability to utilize a computer and software that includes Microsoft 365. Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.
Working
Conditions: Work is primarily performed in a combination of an office and outdoor setting. Some travel will be required to trainings and conferences. Local travel is associated with participating in stakeholder meetings and other potential meetings to fulfill the requirements of the program. Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:
Physical
Demands:
Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and proper utilization by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files).
Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or promptly.
Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
Requires seeing: Clarity of vision including proper eyewear at 20 inches or less and at distance. The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.
Candidates should have a degree in a human services field or 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with at least one year of experience working with adolescents. A valid driver's license and proficiency in Microsoft 365 are required.
Mental
Demands: Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions. Requires the ability to work and cooperate with co-workers, managers and the public at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions.
Market context
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