Manager, Community Prevention - Newark, NJ

Job Title: Manager

Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr

Department Name: Livingston TALK - Grant

Req #: 0000268691

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Community Prevention Manager – Institute for Prevention and Recovery

At the Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR), the Community Prevention Manager becomes part of a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening communities through evidence-based substance use prevention strategies. In this role, you will lead the development and sustainability of a community coalition, collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sectors, and implement data-driven prevention initiatives designed to address the unique needs of the county served. Through partnership building, strategic planning, and community engagement, you will help create lasting environmental and systems-level change that promotes healthier, safer communities. 

A Typical Day for a Community Prevention Manager May Include:

• Creating, facilitating, and maintaining a community coalition comprised of stakeholders from multiple sectors
• Collaborating with coalition members to assess community needs and identify prevention priorities
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based substance use prevention strategies
• Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing community data to guide prevention planning and measure outcomes
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, community organizations, government agencies, and other key stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing culturally responsive prevention programs, policies, and environmental strategies
• Coordinating community awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and prevention activities
• Supporting grant requirements, reporting activities, and program documentation
• Delivering presentations, facilitating meetings, and representing the organization at community events
• Performing other duties as assigned

This Role Might Be for You If:

• You are passionate about strengthening communities through prevention and public health initiatives
• You have experience coordinating or supporting community-based coalitions
• You understand substance use prevention and the value of evidence-based approaches
• You are comfortable building relationships with diverse stakeholders and community partners
• You possess strong project management and organizational skills
• You are skilled at facilitating groups, leading discussions, and building consensus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills define how you engage with partners and community members
• You demonstrate cultural awareness and the ability to implement strategies that meet the needs of diverse populations
• You are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills come naturally to you

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or a related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training coordinating a community-based coalition
• Experience with community-level substance use prevention initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS), or ability to obtain CPS certification within three (3) years of hire and pursue ongoing professional education and training
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH)
• Doctoral degree in a medical, health, or behavioral science field
• Bilingual proficiency

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 

Why Join IFPR?

As a Community Prevention Manager, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with community leaders, implement meaningful prevention strategies, and positively impact the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout the county. Your work will help foster sustainable community change and advance the mission of prevention and recovery.