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Responsibilities
Serves as the organizer of stakeholder advisory groups and coalitions and works closely with the Adolescent Health Coordinator. Identifies, builds, and fosters relationships with community partners. Works collaboratively with community stakeholders. Coordinates and participates in events that provide visibility for the adolescent health program in Franklin County. Develops new outreach and education programs for adolescent serving agencies and professionals. Collaborates with the Adolescent Health Coordinator on coalition building, stakeholder engagement, agenda development, training needs, planning, and other coalition-related tasks as needed. Contributes to the creation and implementation of a workplan to achieve the deliverables of the grant. Creates plans to promote sustainability of program activities. Plans, schedules, and co-facilitates advisory committee meetings to gather information for strategic planning. Works with the project team to address training, technical assistance, and capacity building requested by our community partners. Assists the Adolescent Health Coordinator to coordinate data collection activities, including surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews as necessary. Prepares and disseminates information to community partners and the public to promote a better understanding of the goals of the adolescent health program. Communicates effectively with agencies or community centers supporting adolescents. Remains current on adolescent health issues including childhood trauma (ACEs and their impact on the overall mental health and well-being of adolescents).
Responsibilities
involve travel within Franklin County. A flexible daily schedule may be necessary. Attends team meetings and assists with other duties as needed. Assist with other duties as assigned and necessary.
Job Requirements
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