Alateen Communications Coordinator

The elected Officers and appointed Coordinators (3-year term) are the Board members of Southern California World Service of AFG, Inc., a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and a charitable 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity per the Internal Revenue Service. SCWS Officers must live within the California South Area during their entire term. The officers act in accordance with the spiritual principles of Al-Anon Family Groups while conducting the prudent management of the Area. The Officers accept additional demands on their time and possess some special skills relevant to their position. Members of Al-Anon in SCWS who also are members of A.A. are ineligible to hold Al-Anon service positions that vote in matters affecting another group or Al-Anon or A.A. as a whole.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Must be a current Al-Anon Member involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) in CA (S). Past or current registered Group Representative experience preferred but not necessary. Should have a thorough understanding of the 12 Steps, Traditions, and Concepts, current Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual, Knowledge-Based Decision-Making (KBDM), Area and World Service structure and SCWS Bylaws. Should have extensive knowledge of the SCWS Area Alateen Safety & Behavioral Requirements (ASBR) and must be willing to abide by them. Must maintain confidentiality of non-public information.

Official Duties and Responsibilities

  • Attend Area World Service Committee (AWSC) meetings in Feb, Aug (3rd Sat); SCWS Assembly meetings in May, Nov (3rd Sat).
  • Prepare and present written report for each SCWS Committee and Assembly meeting and email to SCWS Bulletin
  • Coordinator.
  • Attend 4 SCWS Board Meetings in Jan, Apr, July, and Oct (Sun). Attend SCAC Workgroup meetings, which occur on an “as needed” basis 4 – 6 times each year and SCAC. Attend the “as needed” SCWS Alateen Resolution Committee web conferences (see Area Meeting Attendance table below).
  • Contact individuals who have requested information about the Alateen program or forward their request to a District near them and follow-up with the individual.
  • Communicate with agencies that have requested an Alateen Panel and arrange Alateens to speak and AMIAS or parent to transport and supervise them.
  • Create the Area Alateen Newsletter to inform the Area members about recent changes made by SCWS and/or WSO, share AFG Connects postings about Alateen topics, and educate Al-Anon members about Alateen. Newsletter to be distributed to:
    • Area Website Coordinator for posting on Area website,
    • Al-Anon Information Service Offices (AIS) to distribute
    • Alateen Group Current Mailing Addresses (CMA) via email
    • Currently certified AMIASs.
    • Collaborate with the AAPP to maintain current, updated contact information of all of the above.

Basic Skills, Personal Qualities, and Experience Needed

  • Is able to communicate effectively, prepare written reports and meet
  • Must be proficient in using word processing programs and using email with Is accessible, available, responsive, and flexible.

Additional Skills Needed

Has a strong sense of responsibility, able to prioritize, and work independently and as a team member. Is able to work cohesively with the other Alateen Coordinators. Able to separate opinion from facts and remain impartial and neutral. Can support and effectively communicate Area and WSC decisions and their implementation objectively, even if not in personal agreement with the group conscience. Familiar and comfortable with using social media and electronic communication platforms as prospective avenues for disseminating pertinent Area Alateen-related information, while incorporating and following any and all Area and WSO safety requirements and guidelines to protect the identity and anonymity of Alateens.

Equipment and Technology Needed

Access to computer, printer, Internet connection. Participates in conference calls and online meetings.

 

Realistic Time Commitment of this Position

Varies depending on the month. Average time is 10 – 15 hours per week. Additional time should be allotted to attend meetings and events: Committee Meetings and Assemblies (6 hrs), Board Meetings (6 hrs), Resolution Committee Meetings (2 hrs), Alateen Panels, and SCAC (see meeting table below).

Preparation

Have thorough working knowledge of:

  • the SCWS Area Alateen Safety & Behavioral Requirements (ASBR),
  • all of the Alateen Guidelines, including (G-24)
  • Alateen Policy in current Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual
  • Guideline for Newsletter Editors (G-21)
  • Alateen e-manual (available on the WSO website: http://al-anon.org/members/alateen/alateen-service-e-manual).
  • Meet with outgoing Communications Coordinator for orientation and training, as needed.
Meetings Months Days Time
Officers January, February, April, May, July, August, October and/or as needed Saturdays or Sundays, as agreed 3 to 6 hours, as needed
SCWS Board January, May, July, October 3rd Saturday or to be determined 9:00am to 3:00pm
Area World Service Committee (AWSC) + new DR Orientation February, August 3rd Saturday and 1st Saturday (New DR Orientation) 9:00am to 4:00pm 10:00am to 12:00pm (New DR Orientation)
Area Assemblies + new GR Orientation May, November 3rd Saturday 1st Saturday (New GR Orientation) 9:00am to 4:00pm 10:00am to 12:00pm (New GR Orientation)
Sharing of Service (SOS) January 3rd Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Longtimer's Event Last year of 3-year panel 3rd Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm

Revised: 09/2024

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