Job Description

February 9th, 2024

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Coordinator

Salary Grade 18: $61,811 - $70,591

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidates to fill the position of Project Coordinator to assist the Division of Prevention Services (DPS) at the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) in its administration of substance abuse prevention projects. The candidate selected will work on prevention projects in collaboration with the OASAS (DPS) and will coordinate substance use prevention initiatives and support data-driven decision-making efforts.

Candidates should have strong writing, and oral communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The candidate selected will work on prevention projects in collaboration with the OASAS Team to develop the infrastructure to care for the prevention needs of individuals, families, and communities that are at risk for substance use/misuse.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work under the leadership of the DPS in day-to-day coordination of prevention activities to ensure program fidelity and successful completion of project goals;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for funded sub-recipients;
• Assist with the implementation of prevention strategies and programs;
• Assist with the implementation of prevention workforce initiatives;
• Coordinate the receipt of reports in a timely fashion from sub-recipients;
• Assist with the preparation of reports regarding project outcomes;
• The Project Coordinators position may require regular travel to the locations in which grant activities are occurring;
• Successful completion of other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor\'s degree is required with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field,
• Or a Master\'s degree with one (1) year of professional experience,
• Or Ph.D. may substitute for two (2) years of professional experience.
• Candidates must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in public health, public administration, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience implementing prevention projects specific to substance use/misuse, mental health, or projects of similar size and complexity is desirable, including examples of projects and references who can speak to the success of those projects. Experience working in culturally diverse communities is an asset.

Location: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, New York

Salary: Commensurate with experience

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees\' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

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