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Washington State University Extension Coordinator in Pullman, Washington
Extension Coordinator Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: December 9, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Business Title: Extension Coordinator Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Position Details: Summary of Duties: he Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Fellowship is a unique opportunity to participate in both state government work and work within communities in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington). The Prevention Fellow will be hired and managed by Washington State University (WSU), and their daily duties will be co-managed in conjunction with Region 10 supervisors (who may be affiliated with state governments, community organizations, universities, or other prevention organizations). The Prevention Fellow will spend Phase 1 (4 months) working with the Northwest PTTC team to learn about the PTTC network for workforce development. In Phase 1, Prevention Fellows gain an understanding of the mission and approach of state-level and regional prevention systems. As need is identified, the Prevention Fellow will move into Phase 2 in a location within a Region 10 state (WA/ID/AK/OR). Phase 2 will be approximately 3 months long. During this time, the Prevention Fellow focuses on how prevention science is applied in the state and in local community coalitions, learning about applying evidence-based approaches at the community level. Phase 2 usually takes place within a state-level or local agency working in the field of prevention. In Phase 3, the Prevention Fellow spends approximately 3 months* serving as a mentee under a current prevention coalition coordinator or other prevention leader, learning the day-to-day operations of a substance misuse coalition. This position will provide support to prevention providers, Northwest PTTC staff, and Region 10 state and local staff on contracts, statewide, and/or local prevention projects. This includes originating & developing formal education programs and providing technical assistance to communities that are working towards wellness through substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion. It also includes learning and disseminating information about evidence-based prevention programs supported by prevention science research, in collaboration with WSU and UW researchers, Region 10 state and local prevention agencies, and community members. The Prevention Fellow will also receive coaching on preparing for the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) exam. * The length of the phases may be modified depending on the hiring timeline and need of placements. Required Qualifications: • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. human development; psychology; social work; public health; sociology; etc.) and two (2) years of related experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience, including internships, may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. • Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week . • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent organizational and project management skills • Ability to travel statewide and within Region 10 (AK/OR/ID/WA) as needed. • Ability to work flexible work hours. • Proficient in MS Office products including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Preferred Qualifications: • Skills and/or experience in providing training to culturally diverse audiences on prevention and health promotion topics. • Experience working with racial/ethnic and other historically minoritized communities.