Prevention & Wellness Coordinator (Part-Time)

Malden Public Schools Prevention & Wellness Coordinator (Part-Time)

Department: Athletics Health & Physical Education

Hours of Work: Part-time (18 hours/week). Schedule to be determined with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work as required.

Salary: $42.00 per hour (non-benefitted position) Contingent on grant funding

Position Summary

The part-time Malden Prevention & Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing school-based prevention initiatives and coordinating with citywide efforts under the Strategic Prevention FrameworkPartnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) grant. This part-time role supports efforts to reduce youth substance use improve school-based prevention programming enhance caregiver education and strengthen community-wide prevention strategies. The Coordinator will collaborate with schools community organizations public health agencies and local stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of evidence-based programs and policy initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth and community health in Malden through evidence-based prevention and outreach.

Supervision

The Malden Prevention & Wellness Coordinator is a part-time employee of the Malden Public Schools and reports directly to the Director of Athletics Health & Physical Education. For federal paperwork budgeting and coordination with the City of Medford the Coordinator will also need to meet/check-in regularly with the Grants Project Coordinator to ensure the fidelity of grant implementation.

Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Coordination

- Coordinate prevention strategies in Maldens schools and community ensuring alignment with grant objectives.

- Support implementation of evidence-based curricula (including HealthSmart and iDecide) ensuring proper training and fidelity to program models.

- Distribute educational materials to school staff caregivers and youth to raise awareness of vaping and substance use risks. - Support the school counseling department to ensure high-risk students are connected to appropriate resources.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

- Serve as the primary liaison between Malden Public Schools local organizations and the Malden Opioid Task Force.

- Recruit and train community leaders educators and youth-serving organization staff to facilitate prevention workshops.

- Organize and lead biannual community forums on substance use prevention strategies with stakeholders including law enforcement public health professionals and school personnel.

- Establish and maintain partnerships with at least five community-based organizations to expand prevention programming and outreach.

Training & Capacity Building

- Coordinate training for school health educators on the HealthSmart curriculum to enhance substance use prevention education.

- Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to school staff social workers and healthcare professionals on prevention best practices.

- Develop and facilitate workshops for caregivers to improve communication with youth and promote family-based prevention strategies.

Evaluation & Reporting

- Conduct needs assessments in Maldens middle and high schools to identify vaping and substance use trends.

- Track program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data (e.g. Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results school discipline records caregiver feedback).

- Work with Project Evaluators to develop an evaluation system to monitor prevention impact with a goal of reducing vaping-related school incidents by 40% over five years.

- Prepare progress reports and presentations for stakeholders grant funders and city leadership to ensure transparency and accountability.

Sustainability & Policy Development

- Collaborate with city officials and community leaders to develop long-term funding strategies for prevention initiatives.

- Assist in creating sustainable policies that integrate prevention programming into Malden Public Schools and local government operations.

- Develop outreach materials to engage the community in prevention efforts.

Education & Experience

- Bachelors degree in public health education social work or a related field (Masters preferred).

- Experience in program coordination youth substance use prevention or community outreach.

- Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including middle and high school students school administrators community leaders and public health professionals.

- Knowledge of evidence-based prevention strategies and youth development frameworks.

- Excellent organizational communication and data analysis skills.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

- Proficiency in coalition building program development and project management.

- Experience working with diverse populations including those experiencing economic insecurity or systemic inequities.

- Strong understanding of social determinants of health and public health frameworks.

- Excellent community engagement relationship-building and facilitation skills.

- Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform program development and decision-making.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Google Workspace and data visualization tool.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit talk or hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to handle or operate standard office equipment (e.g. computers calculators copiers fax machines); and reach with hands and arms. Moderate physical effort may be required when conducting field duties. Vision and hearing must be at or correctable to normal ranges.

Work Environment

Standard indoor office environment. The noise level is typically low to moderate.

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws related to public health and education initiatives.

- Ability to maintain records and handle confidential information appropriately.

- Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

- Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively with school staff community partners and government agencies.

Required Experience:

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