The Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is looking for a vet to fill the position of VetCorps Prevention Coordinator. This is similar to an Americorps position. The coordinator works 1700 hours per year and receives a monthly stipend of $1008.00. Please have your candidates apply using: nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps. On the right hand side, under the heading "Join AmeriCorps!", and the blue button "Find Opportunities Now", there is a small hyperlink for an Advanced Search. Click on this link... do not enter any information in the Program Type or State boxes. In the box for Program Name, enter VetCorps, and all of the listings will appear, including the Wheeling, WV one. DUTIES: Develop a written work plan and implementation timeline for your location. Participate in VPC and VetCorps training, service projects and other activities. Work under the direction of and maintain regular communication with the Host Site Supervisor. Comply with monthly checklist of required documents. Evaluate progress made in achieving the program’s goals; report on progress through various types of reports as required. Promote Substance Abuse services using marketing, networking and outreach strategies. Address individual and community-level VMF risk levels and work toward reducing the risk factors. Establish liaison and coordination with the local National Guard Unit(s) to assist in integrating the preventive education and training efforts into the overall training program. Maintain liaison with civic organizations, civilian agencies and military organizations to integrate the efforts of all community preventive education resources. Seek donations of goods, services and funds to support military service members and their families (VMFs) and the local VetCorps project. Assist community coalitions with carrying out the implementation plan to serve VMFs. Collaborate with community coalition and coordinate all matters pertaining to substance abuse prevention and education for VMFs. Maintain performance measurement logs and other reports. Recruit volunteers to VetCorps. Outreach methods may include: presentations to faith, business, and/or community groups; staffing information booths at community events and utilizing the media.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:55:28 +0000
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