Health Educator: Youth Prevention Coordinator - Substance Use

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Our programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community, and Social Services. We have over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of their fellow community members.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES

The Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Program leads efforts in our community to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use disorders by developing, administering, and implementing evidence based approaches to youth prevention, treatment, and recovery programs in El Dorado County.

YOUTH PREVENTION COORDINATION IDEAL CANDIDATE
El Dorado County is seeking a SUDS Youth Prevention Coordinator to join our team in Placerville. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth and those that support youth such as teachers, counselors, school resource officers, and volunteers while in a school, counseling center or other community setting. This person will be able to research and present information regarding local and county assessments, data and trends and develop and implement target strategies that are focused on the prevention of substance use among our youth.

Our ideal candidate is an energetic and compassionate community leader, is comfortable with public speaking, and has excellent written/verbal communication skills. This person should possess high organization/administrative skills with great time management. This individual is highly relational and flexible, able to handle confidential information while being organized and able to meet documentation deadlines.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to :

• Address community level health education needs through development of education/instructional programs that focus on the social determinants of disease and general wellness of population groups.
• Conduct various community assessment activities to determine health related knowledge deficits, resource availability, and community level strengths.
• Initiate or participate in building coalitions of community agencies, organizations, groups, and individuals; organize and coordinate efforts to further health education goals and programs; provide staff support and technical assistance.
• Select, develop, and create educational resources and materials.
• Evaluate the literacy levels of the target population and the appropriateness of resource materials.
• Prepare, deliver, and evaluate education presentations utilizing both instructor and client centered methods designed for individuals, groups, social, print, and live media; develops, facilitates, and coordinates the application of continuing education units as appropriate to the subject matter and/or which contributes to County employee professional development.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary planning teams, general staff meetings, employee development opportunities, intra- and extra-county networking activities, and community oriented stakeholder groups.
• Prepare correspondence, minutes, activity summaries, and statistical reports; prepare program narratives, enter program information into a variety of databases including web-based systems; prepare program evaluation reports; monitor compliance to program contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and conduct program evaluation activities.
• Attends various meetings, committees, and conferences related to program goals and objectives.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Health Educator, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following qualifications:

Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in health education or promotion, community health, health sciences, or a closely related field;

AND
Two (2) years of experience providing professional support to a health education, promotion, or prevention program, or a substance use disorder treatment program; or

Possession of a Certified Health Education Specialist certification issued by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. or a Certified in Public Health certification issued by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

OR
Possession of a master’s degree in public health education, promotion, or prevention.

Additional Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
  
  

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Health Educator as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

A training and experience evaluation (pass/fail) will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

For more information on the recruitment process click here .

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Health Educator. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, located in Placerville, CA.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Musica Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERSRetirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

• 530-621-5565

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