Outreach and Prevention Specialist-suds

2 weeks ago

Lake County CA, United States County of Lake, CA Full time

**General Recruitment Information**:

- Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). **Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list.**

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- The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran’s Preference.

**Important Notice** - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County’s pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**Licensing and Certifications**:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

**Education and Experience**:
**Pattern 1**:
One (1) year of full-time experience working in substance abuse prevention or related social services in a public or certified private welfare agency.
**AND**
Education equivalent to an Associate’s degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, marriage, and family counseling, or a related field.

**OR**

**Pattern 2**:
A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

**OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SPECIALIST**

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**DEFINITION**
Under general supervision, provides education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; performs prevention activities designed to prevent alcohol and drug abuse in the county; and performs related duties as assigned.
**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**
This is a specialized Outreach and Prevention Specialist classification. Incumbents provide a variety of substance abuse prevention, education, and consulting work. Incumbents may be assigned administrative responsibility for special programs such as the court mandated DUI.
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**
Receives general supervision from supervisory and/or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises no supervision over staff.
**EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
- Participates in the development, monitoring, and coordination of program goals.
- Meets with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings to promote substance abuse prevention.
- Maintains records and prepares reports for state and local agencies.
- Monitors prevention activities and conducts community substance abuse prevention programs for targeted groups, such as children or young adults.
- Promotes local neighborhood action groups designed to address local alcohol and other drug related problems.
- Participates in community discussions and activities related to prevention strategies.
- Assists in promoting the development of collaborative prevention efforts, with a focus on community
- based processes and environmental strategies.
- Assists in conducting prevention activities via data collection and analysis, and in full compliance with federal, state, and county regulations related to the operation and management of assigned program components.
- Assists in the development, maintenance, and review of program protocols, procedures, and strategies.
- Assists in the maintenance of literature and audio-visual materials.
- May attend meetings, conferences and planning sessions.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**Knowledge of**:

- Psychological and social aspects and characteristics of substance abuse.
- Drugs and drug abuse patterns, alcoholism, and the physiological effects of drug abuse and alcoholism.
- Methods and techniques for conducting assessments of individuals’ substance abuse problems.
- Available community resources for substance abuse services.
- Requirements and needs of persons with serious substance abuse problems.
- State and local laws, policies, and procedures governing the administration of** **alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs, especially those pertaining to an individual’s legal rights.

**Ability to**:

- Handle stress and unstable client behavior.
- Communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Explain complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable and non-threatening manner.
- Establish and maintai

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