Maamawiikandaa: Prevention Coordinator
*Tribal preference will apply to qualified applicants in accordance with the Lac Courte Oreilles Policies & Procedures Manual, consistent with federal Indian preference requirements.
Five-year grant 9/30/2026 – 9/29/2031
The Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center is seeking a Grant Prevention Coordinator to oversee the Maamawikandaa: Let’s All Work Together grant. This position provides leadership for grant administration, prevention programming, project staff, community partnerships, budgeting, reporting, evaluation and strategic planning focused on substance abuse, overdose, and suicide prevention.
- Oversee grant activities, compliance, budgeting, reporting, and performance monitoring
- Supervise project staff and coordinate project and community partners
- Work with LCO Youth and community stakeholders on substance use, overdose, and suicide prevention
- Coordinate cultyurally responsive prevention strategies and community engagement
- Support strategic planning, workforce deveopment, and sustainable prevention efforts
- Serve as the primary project liaison with SAMHSA
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Social or Human Services preferred
- Wisconsin Prevention Specialist License, or willingness to obtain Prevention Specialist in Training and full Prevention Specialist licensure within two (2) years.
- Prevention education/programming experience with Native American communities preferred
- Knowledge and experience with local Tribal culture and customes
- Strong communication, organization, copmputer, and time-management skills
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and sufficient vehicle insurance
- Must pass required background/caregiver checks and drug screenings
