Behavioral Health Education Specialist I/II

Butte County•Oroville, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027. The Butte County Department of Behavioral Health Prevention Unit offers an array of services aimed to promote positive emotional health and well-being, reduce stigma, and prevent the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. This position is intended to support school and community-based substance use prevention programs for youth/teens. The eligible list established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular, full-time, part-time, temporary (Extra Help) and/or Sunset basis. A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. "See Resume" is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question. FLSA: Non-Exempt

Requirements

Principles and techniques related to facilitating groups and activities and care of the mentally ill.
Methods and techniques of caring for clients who require behavioral and substance abuse treatment.
Cultural, social, health and behavioral health issues affecting the client population.
Community ethnic and/or socio-economic demographics.
Risk factors associated with the use of drugs, alcohol, unsafe sex and other actions which negatively impact healthy living.
Techniques for handling clients with multiple difficulties and options available to address them.
Principles of harm reduction to lessen the negative social and/or physical consequences associated with various human behaviors.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
Community resources and service providers which can be accessed by clients.
Methods and techniques of conducting interviews to elicit important information from clients.
Principles of instruction, education and training.
Principles of active listening.
Research practices.
Basic medical and nursing terminology and concepts related to basic behavioral health care.
Business arithmetic.
Record keeping principles and practices.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Conduct interviews and assessments with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; and respond to client situations by taking effective action.
Utilize community resources effectively to assist clients.
Respond sensitively to the needs of people from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Perform a range of health screening tests.
Educate and counsel clients on appropriate behaviors which lead to more healthy lifestyles.
Provide support for clients in out- or in- patient settings.
Assist in verbal de-escalation and management of assaultive behavior.
Respond promptly to patient emergency situations, as directed by treatment staff.
Facilitate group recreational activities.
Work well with special population clients, maintain appropriate boundaries, identify and nurture strengths, and support their right to make independent decisions when possible.
Serve a wide range of clients, including culturally diverse populations.
Update client records, document actions, and complete other paperwork in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism.
Research problems to find and apply alternative solutions.
Maintain accurate case records, files and reports.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in behavioral health, health education or a related field.
Behavioral Health Specialist I: One (1) year of behavioral health or health education experience.
Behavioral Health Specialist II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible behavior health or health education experience.

Nice To Haves

A position assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Provides outreach services and promotes community awareness of behavioral health issues.
Educates Butte County citizens on health issues, and assists in accessing community services.
May coordinate the work of other staff.
Conducts community outreach programs, workshops and discussion groups to promote health education, risk reduction and healthy behavior; organizes and participates in community events.
Educates the public on health and healthy behavior, mental health disorders, drug and alcohol issues; informs community of services available through the county and other community resources; prepares and delivers presentations on assigned topics.
Distributes informational brochures and other materials to the public, students, community health programs and support groups; promotes community events and outreach activities; selects and orders informational and educational literature.
Coordinates and facilitates youth activities and awareness programs; provides safe learning environment for adolescents; presents crime, drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention programs; provides opportunities for leadership, advocacy and community involvement.
Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, and other documents; gathers and compiles data for management reports; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports as directed.
Refers clients to professional counseling; listens to clients' physical and psychological needs; documents information and provides recommendations for medical and community services.
Provides health information, education, and referral services; motivates clients to act promptly for treatment; assures compliance with department policies and procedures.
Conducts family violence prevention activities; assesses allegations of violence, abuse and neglect and refers to the appropriate agency; maintains the rights of individuals as identified by the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Coordinates activities for the Drop-In Center including monthly calendar, scheduling and planning outings, activities, craft projects, food menus and other duties.
Compiles and maintains records, reports and statistical information; attends and participates in meetings with managers and others to evaluate program outcomes.
Adheres to the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, U.S.C. § 552A as amended.
Performs other related duties as assigned.