Manager of Youth Prevention

• Responsible for all local programming for youth prevention - ensures that all aspects of programming are planned assigned and delegated within staff and community volunteers.
• Manages the Franklin County Youth Prevention Team:
  • Provides direction and on-going feedback including annual reviews for department staff
  • Fosters professional growth and development
  • Supports team members in problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Actively participates in the recruitment & hiring process for the team
  • Establishes and manages the Youth Prevention staff schedule
• Works with the Director of Youth Prevention to meet the departments reporting requirements:
• Collaborates with director to determine the best process and presentation of required data and ensures data are collected and maintained in a reportable manner
• Manages internal tracking system for reporting of staff time for funders and enters into company database
• Tracks and understand each grant/funding source metrics and requirements
• May assume responsibilities for coordination of large-scale events such as conferences or fund raising- Manages to assign roles and responsibilities as needed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community providers schools and organizations on behalf of CompDrugs youth prevention team.
• Facilitates training and educational presentations for audiences of various sizes. Prepares agendas and presentation materials. This may include collaborating with national training services.
• Works with Director of Youth Prevention to ensure youth prevention operates within annual budget.
• Supports the funding efforts and donor recognition for youth prevention including donor recognition and involvement. Supports and contributes to the grant application process.
• Creates and coordinates marketing materials to ensure that the marketing needs of youth prevention department are met and the content remains relevant. This includes social media posts and blogs.
• Maintains and updates the Youth-to-Youth website tracks all subscriptions the department uses coordinates with IT department and follows best practices. Monitors and maintains use of IT equipment and communicates regularly with IT department.
• Represents CompDrug/Youth to Youth on statewide prevention task force coalition committees such as the Ohio Chemical Dependency Committee & Ohio Adult Ally Network as needed.
• Liaison with Buildings Manager to ensure 118 E Main (Youth Prevention Office) is clean and prepared to receive staff and persons served: Maintains regular communication with Buildings Manager including any information to be relayed to building space is clean safe and orderly including opening and closing each day. Coordinates furniture and equipment needs.
• Has awareness of resources and services for youth and provides referrals when appropriate and outside of the scope of CompDrugs youth prevention department when escalated needs are required for participants.
• Mandated reporter ensures that appropriate documentation is submitted.
• Maintains own and tracks staffs required professional licensure/credentials and assists with the credentialing process if requested. This includes standards and requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
• Works with Director of Youth Prevention to identify trends and make programming or staffing adjustments as needed
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures through diligent supervision

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree with 2-3 years experience with youth- led prevention programs; participation in Y2Y program preferred. Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant preferred; Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist required. Demonstrated progress towards OCPC preferred.
• Proven organizational leadership problem solving and public speaking skills necessary.
• Must be proficient in using computers and other office equipment experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in event planning and coordination is preferred.
• Must have a valid drivers license a good driving record plus proof of insurance records checked and updated annually.
• Must have excellent human relations skills and the ability to handle different personalities and situations; must develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff and participants.
• Must effectively accurately clearly and confidentially communicate in oral and written form while dealing with staff and youth with compassion and empathy.
• Must show detail amid a fast-paced group environment amid distractions.

Required Experience:

Manager