Please join our Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (Mercer Council) professional team! We are a passionate group that is focused on partnering with our Mercer County community concerning prevention, targeted intervention, and harm reduction. The Mercer Council team are all trained and/or certified in evidence-based prevention and early intervention programs. Our team members come from diverse career backgrounds as teachers, social workers, case managers, public health educators, certified prevention specialists, National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists, and/or licensed mental health professionals. Our core values include integrity, teamwork, empathy, accountability, relevance, and commitment to those we serve and one another.
Position Title: Director of Advocacy and Prevention Coalition
Essential Qualifications:
Minimally have a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in public health, political science, sociology, psychology, social work, public policy or education.
Pass background check and fingerprinting.
Have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
Confidence with using social media, blogging, Microsoft Software, YouTube, Google
Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications:
Media specialist, Credentials as a CPS, SAC, CPRS is desirable.
Bicultural and all gender candidates are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of Mercer County resources and providers is helpful.
Proactive, lifelong learner, self-directed and passionate about prevention.
Have prior advocacy experience or community organizing.
Knowledgeable on social justice issues.
Salary Range: $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 commensurate with experience.
Other Perks: This is a full-time position with the agency and competitive benefits are provided.
Access to training and/or support to get scholarships due to the nonprofit status. A stipend for maintaining expertise is provided. Possible bonus opportunities depending on the grant and hours provided. Hybrid work from home/office is available. Hours can be flexible depending on community meetings and outreach schedules.
Application Process: Please download & submit a completed Mercer Council job application (found on website), resume and cover letter, with attachments to Dennie Higgins’ email: dhiggins218@yahoo.com