United Way of Northwest VT Prevention Network Coordinator - South Burlington, United States - Americorps

Description

United Way of Northwest VT Prevention Network Coordinator

United Way of Northwest Vermont has a long history of promoting and facilitating volunteerism, advocacy, and giving.

Volunteerism is the basis of our mission to build a stronger region by mobilizing our community to improve people's lives.

We offer a range of programs that serve many demographics across Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties.

These include education, support, and advocacy for the nonprofit sector with Common Good Vermont, improving job retention and advancement of employees in our Working Bridges program, and sponsoring two AmeriCorps Senior volunteer programs.

Additionally, through special initiatives such as the Mental Health Initiative and Prevention Center Network, we are bringing partners together from all sectors to strengthen Vermont's mental health system and reduce substance misuse among youth and young adults in Vermont.

Along with these programs and initiatives, United Way funds a portfolio of grants which provide stability and capacity for our community in responding to the needs across our region.

The scope of services supported by these grants includes:

emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness and people fleeing domestic violence; housing retention services; and alternative housing options for older adults, people with disabilities, and people with limited financial means; services and resources to help people gain financial stability and meet basic needs such as food access and transportation supports; support for families, including home visiting, and early childhood services; services promoting healthy family relationships and reducing risk of child abuse and neglect; accessible and appropriate mental health services for people of all ages; recovery and wellness supports; reducing impacts of substance misuse; and a wide range of services and supports for all members of our community, including older adults, people with intellectual disabilities, New Americans, and people living with chronic conditions.

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Member Duties :

As a member of the backbone team for United Way's Prevention Network, this role will engage network partners across the Northwest VT's region, manages network communications, and supports collaborative projects.

As part of this team, this role is dedicated to advancing the Prevention Network's mission to prevent substance misuse and promoting wellbeing in our communities.

The primary purpose of this role is to work in close partnership with United Way staff and community-based prevention coalitions, fostering collaboration to advance the Prevention Network's goals of sustainable and equitable activities across the region.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Work Closely with United Way staff, consultants, and volunteers for the Prevention Network.

-Facilitate and contribute to meetings within the backbone team and broader Prevention Network. -Support the coordination efforts for the Annual Prevention summit, working with the backbone team to plan for, execute and evaluate the event.

Program Benefits :

Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Health , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Public Safety .


Skills :

Public Health , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Team Work .