Job Type: Non-Union
Job Posting: COP-00140-23
Salary: $60,117 – $61,324
Job Grade Level: A12
Department: Housing and Human Services
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Human Services Division Director, the Program Manager will oversee all aspects of the Rhode Island Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success (SPF PFS) Providence Regional program. The SPF PFS Providence Regional Program will address current gaps in alcohol and marijuana use prevention among young adults ages 18-25 and work to reduce the onset and progression of underage and problem alcohol and marijuana use in young adults in Providence. In addition, the program will address the problem and alcohol use disparities of young adults who identify as LGBTQIA+. The Program Manager oversees the implementation of funded activities, meetings, partner engagement, grant reports, compliance with grant requirements, and coordinating all grant activities with the Human Services Division’s substance use prevention efforts. The Program Manager will work collaboratively with Housing & Human Services Department staff, Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Development Disabilities, and Hospitals and other project partners. This is a 35-hour-per-week full-time position.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Organize and coordinate grant activities, completion of deliverables, and all reporting requirements.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive prevention approach from the project’s strategic plan.
- Mobilize and coordinate environmental strategies, events, and skill development activities.
- Maintain collaborations and partnerships with Mayor’s Coalition on Behavioral Health member agencies, sub-committee members, young adult-serving organizations colleges and universities, LGBTQIA+-serving organizations, and City departments.
- Organize community trainings and presentations.
- Integrate project work with the Mayor’s Coalition on Behavioral Health and Providence Partnerships for Success program.
- Travel to meetings and trainings within and outside the state.
Minimum Qualifications
Commitment to health equity and public health; desire to improve public health systems. Familiarity with Providence’s diverse communities and neighborhoods and the social determinants of health that impact them. Acute cross-cultural awareness, with a demonstrated ability to center equity in communications. Initiative to launch and complete long-term projects. Attention to administrative detail and follow-through. Ability to work independently and produce high quality deliverables in short time frames, and to carefully work on numerous aspects of programs in a given week. Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and public speaking. Ability to work well with others and be a highly flexible and collaborative team player. Ability to lead and work well with a diverse array of community-based and youth partners. Ability to carefully monitor quality and work closely with partners on performance improvement if necessary. Ability to maintain accurate and complete files, records, and databases. Intermediate level Microsoft Office proficiency; ability to embrace new technologies, data management, and online platforms. Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required. Fluency in Spanish or other languages spoken by substantial communities in Providence a strong plus.
This position is contingent upon grant funding; limited to the project period ending 09/30/2028.
Posting expires when filled.