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SAMHSA Project Coordinator

Employer
Virginia Tech
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 20, 2020


Job Description

This position will be housed in Halifax, Virginia and will cover counties/cities in Central District.

This position will help to expand Extension’s role in addressing the opioid crisis in Virginia by supporting community coalitions and partners and by working directly with youth and their families in partnership with local schools and mental health service providers (community services boards) to foster positive lifestyle choices related substance misuse and addiction.

Required Qualifications

Four-year college degree.

Experience working with communities and stakeholders in community-based projects.

Education or training related to prevention of substance use disorder.

Experience related to substance misuse and addiction.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior training to deliver Botvin Life Skills and Mental Health First Aid programs.

Experience working in public schools, particularly teaching.

Experience in leading programs for youth.

Experience in project management.

Experience in data collection and management for grant-funded projects.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Review Date

December 11, 2020

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (insert name) at (insert email address) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: November 20, 2020
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