EAP Coordinator jobs in Rhode Island

Description

Position Summary: The Coordinator of the Rhode Island Teen Institute (RITI) Program plays a pivotal role in facilitating statewide leadership and prevention initiative aimed at empowering high school-aged peer leaders. This position entails overseeing the logistical aspects of the Teen Institute, including participant recruitment, selection, and coordination of the residential training conference. The coordinator works closely with youth participants, adult sponsors, and program staff to ensure the successful execution of the program's mission and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Program Coordination

• Manage all aspects of the Teen Institute program, including scheduling, logistics, and budgeting, to ensure smooth operation of the residential training conference.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement program curriculum, workshops, and activities focused on leadership development, advocacy, and healthy lifestyle promotion.
• Oversee the application and selection process for youth participants, prioritizing applicants entering 10th-12th grade and facilitating scholarship opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals.

Participant Engagement:

• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for youth participants, encouraging active engagement in workshops, team-building activities, and community action planning.
• Facilitate the formation of family and action groups, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Works closely with the clinical supervisor to ensure students who have experienced trauma or need additional support can fully participate in the program.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to youth participants throughout the program, facilitating personal growth and leadership skill development.

Collaboration and Outreach:

• Cultivate partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote Teen Institute opportunities and recruit participants from across Rhode Island.
• Liaise with adult sponsors and alumni to facilitate nominations and sponsorships for youth attendance, ensuring a diverse and representative participant base.
• Represent Teen Institute at community events, conferences, and meetings to raise awareness and support for the program's mission and objectives.

Evaluation and Reporting:

• Coordinate the administration of pre-, post-, and follow-up assessments to measure participant outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Analyze evaluation data to identify areas for program improvement and inform future curriculum development and implementation.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations documenting program impact and outcomes for stakeholders, funders, and grant applications.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in youth substance use prevention, program coordination, and community outreach.
• Two years experience working with youth leadership programs, preferably in a residential or camp setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, education, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, with the ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants.
• Two years experience in program evaluation and data analysis preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Publisher, etc. 

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

Ability to independently initiate, plan and complete work assignments.

May be assigned to work on both long and short-term projects and have more than one project assignment at any given time.

Hours & Attendance Requirements: 20 hours per week (M-F) Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during program conference periods.

Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes. 

Travel required, reimbursed within travel budget.

The ability to lift and carry supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.