JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY 

About

3FN Faith Foster Families Network (3FN's) mission is to sustain a faith collaborative that provides resources, well-being and safety for families and children impacted by the child welfare system. Our Network's members are in areas and serve residents primarily in SPAs 6 and 8, areas with substantial health and income disparities that lack enough foster care resources. 3FN connects the unique service lines of the network members to target four areas of focus- Education, Human Support, Tangible Resources Distribution and Recruitment. 

Fiscal Sponsor – Community Partners 3FN is a project under our fiscal sponsor Community Partners who is responsible for managing 3FN grants and contract finances as per agreements, disburse funds based on approved budgets and payroll rules, offer financial reporting to 3FN admin and members, administer benefits, insurance, and HR support, and provide nonprofit management guidance. 

The Community Substance Abuse Prevention Program: 

3FN received funding from the Sierra Health Foundation to execute a substance abuse prevention program for the target community of foster youth and former foster youth. The premise of the program is to educate those that support foster and former youth and general community about the perils of substance use sharing techniques to help youth avoid the use of substances to cope with life’s challenges. This consists of creating presentations on substance abuse avoidance and presenting to the 3FN community and the faith based community as highlighted.  This includes Cultural Brokers, Resource Parents, and Fathers (Thriving Dads). 

The CSAPP Project Coordinator will be responsible for program implementation, organizing, and managing the day-to-day operations of EYC - CSAPP Program, such as managing network member CSAPP program referrals, program reporting/documentation, staff/member training, community education and other support programs for foster care - vulnerable families/youth. Serves as the principal source of information on EYC – CSAPP program vision, mission, goals, and objectives. Follow and ensure implementation of 3FN policies /procedures and best practices align with the CSAPP program's day-to-day operations, including providing a smooth day-to-day flow of communications with the executive director, 3FN members, and 3FN administration when required. 

The CSAPP Project Coordinator is an 11–month part-time (part-time classification – 20 hours per week) position. Hybrid position: In office 3FN location: 2 days per week TBD; Remote: 3 days per week TBD. 3FN will provide a laptop and reimbursement for personal cell phone usage.  

Role Responsibilities:  

• Serves as the main contact for 3FN’s CSAPP program to the 3FN network and the community at large. 
• Manage the planning and coordination of EYC – CSAPP program and its activities/events, ensuring activities are executed in the proper timeframe. 
• Identify and coordinate opportunities to educate community groups and organizations with CSAPP presentations. 
• Serve as point person working in collaboration with 3FN subcontractors to facilitate a Youth Leadership Council, assisting in the development of youth-led substance abuse prevention campaign which could include social media and other forms to educate foster youth/former foster youth.  Ensuring all aspects of the program requirements are executed. 
• Coordinate presentations to the 3FN members and Foster community on substance abuse avoidance with the substance abuse specialist. 
• Create and manage educational programs designed to educate the network members programs about health issues or promote healthy behaviors to prevent substance abuse. ? Coordinate the outreach efforts for the CSAPP program with network members, including conducting surveys and organizing informational events. 
• Answer program communications (telephone, website, email, etc.) and be knowledgeable of 3FN referral procedures.**** 
• Maintain communication with appropriate network member program representatives and other support teams and keep them up to date with relevant CSAPP program activities/event information. 
• Prepare administrative paperwork and reports for the CSAPP program, collect and track data on program performance, meet reporting deadlines, and provide feedback in alignment with the grant work plan's goals and objectives. 
• Submit weekly "Goals/Objectives" at the start of the week and a summary report on outcomes at the end, ensuring alignment with the EYC – CSAPP program work plan and reporting requirements.  
• Assist 3FN Executive Director with other program requirements as needed. 

Benefits

Benefits will be discussed in detail during the Fiscal Sponsors onboarding process. 

Job Qualification Requirements 

Required: 

• 4 Year College degree in Social Sciences, Social Work Preferred or Equivalent work experience
• 2 years’ experience in program management 
• Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures – HIPPA compliant. 
• Skilled at presentation creation 
• Ability to work with a diverse population 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 
• Exceptional written skills 
• 3 References will be required 

Optional: 

• Social media experience a plus 
• Lived experience a plus