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San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of
Behavioral Health Education Consultant* who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting community education for the promotion of mental health and substance use recovery and treatment. Behavioral Health Education Consultants will: deliver training; secure/coordinate speakers; develop educational, informational, and promotional materials; conduct community outreach and engagement; and foster community partnerships. The Behavioral Health Education Consultant is distinguished from other county educator classifications in that the incumbent is required to have education or experience in the field of mental health.
Immediate vacancies currently exist in the following Behavioral Health units; please indicate your availability for referral to each unit in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Community Education Program (CEP)- Provides education and training opportunities to community members and partners to promote a better understanding of behavioral health.
- Delivers certified and evidence-based curriculum.
- Collaborates and partners with community stakeholders to determine behavioral health related educational programming needs.
- Acts as a liaison between the community and DBH.
- Provides educational linkage into DBH system of care and other community supports.
Clubhouse and Community Connections- Supervises a team of Employment Support Specialists who assist participants with creating meaningful connections in their community in the form of employment, volunteering, and/or skill building in alignment with their personal wellness goals. Participants will range from system connected, unhoused, and community referred individuals.
- Determines needs, assigns referred participants, and monitors and approves ongoing supports.
- Assesses community needs and identifies new processes for effective service delivery.
- Prepares records, reports, correspondence, and a ssesses quality of services delivered.
*Official Title: Mental Health Education Consultant
For additional details, please refer to the Mental Health Education Consultant job description.
The
Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance use related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are
service,
integrity,
accountability, and
trust.
DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Children and Youth Collaborative Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24-Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.
Click HERE to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health Click HERE to learn more about San Bernardino County The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum RequirementsAPPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Education : Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division, in the following areas: behavioral science, health science, education, social science, communications, journalism, or marketing
--AND--
Experience: Option 1: Two (2) years of professional-level experience developing, implementing, and evaluating educational, promotional, or public information programs, which included experience performing community outreach and engagement activities
-OR- Option 2: Two (2) years of technical-level experience as a counselor/case manager in a behavioral health program with responsibility for providing mental health services
--AND--
Behavioral Health Requirement: Option 1: Fifteen (15) semester (22.5 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral science
-OR- Option 2: Six (6) months of experience within the field of behavioral health
Desired QualificationsBilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent customer service skills; interact positively with individuals from various communities and cultures; be familiar/comfortable providing trainings/community education to diverse communities and cultures; and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Selection ProcessApplication Procedure : There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include
detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: S an Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Administrative Services UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: 10/11/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
