Program Specialist, Prevention Partnerships

4 weeks ago

Costa Mesa, United States Orange County Department of Education Full time
Benefits

We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) recognizes the importance of health and its relationship to learning and academic achievement. OCDE's mission is to serve students, schools, parents, and the community to promote optimal health for all. The OCDE Health, Safety, and Prevention team leads health education and prevention services that build the knowledge and skills of students to ensure their physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being. We are currently seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to serve as Program Specialist, Prevention Partnerships. This role will support the development, implementation, and management of prevention programs and partnerships for school districts, in collaboration with community organizations; serve as a liaison to school districts and community agencies to coordinate prevention programs that improve the health and well-being of students, families, and staff, and provide assistance to higher level management staff. This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2026.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: •Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in elementary education, public health, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. •Four (4) years of increasingly responsible educational experience working with students, families, an staff in a school-base setting. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please provide a specific example where you successfully led a prevention education program. In your answer emphasize your role in implementing evidence-based initiatives to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. 2. Please describe how you have previously collaborated with public health, community organizations, and other partners on school-based health education and prevention initiatives. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: •Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in elementary education, public health, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. •Four (4) years of increasingly responsible educational experience working with students, families, an staff in a school-base setting. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please provide a specific example where you successfully led a prevention education program. In your answer emphasize your role in implementing evidence-based initiatives to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. 2. Please describe how you have previously collaborated with public health, community organizations, and other partners on school-based health education and prevention initiatives. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

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