Assistant Director Position – Newport County Prevention Coalition

Assistant Director Position  –  Newport County Prevention Coalition

Time commitment: 20 hours/week

The Newport County Prevention Coalition is accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Director. The NCPC Assistant Director will work approximately 20 hours per week. This is a grant funded position and may be terminated if funds are eliminated. Grant funding is anticipated to be available from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021. The Assistant Director supports coalition management, community engagement, and supporting the coalition in carrying out prevention goals in the region. NCPC Assistant Director will have at minimum a Bachelors’ degree in human service, education, social work or related field. NCPC Assistant Director will have achieved at least the level of Associate Prevention Specialist (APS) Certification and will obtain the Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential within 12 months of employment.

Additionally, Assistant Director will have a minimum of two years of work experience in the prevention field.   The proposed Assistant Director is subject to approval of BHDDH.

Assistant Director must be able to work independently and maintain flexible schedule; must be available to work evenings and weekends when events dictate. Salary is commensurate with experience and certification.

To apply, please submit resume to Tiverton Prevention Coalition, Box 173, Adamsville, RI 02801 or preferably email resume to rebecca@tivertonprevention.org.  Deadline for applying May 27, 2017

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