Health Education Coordinator: Youth Prevention Coordinator - Substance Use

El Dorado County (CA)•Placerville, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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;
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.
Possession of a master's degree in public health education, promotion, or prevention.
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

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.