Job Description

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$38.00 - $46.70 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 21, 2024

The Opportunity:

This Work Matters!

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the

Multnomah County Health Department

we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

The Public Health Division’s Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) Unit is seeking a Prevention Coordinator to join their Health Prevention and Promotion team. This Coordinator will be responsible for streamlining and integrating efforts to reach and educate residents across the life-course about primary prevention.

The program's main focus is on engaging and supporting Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants and Refugees, LGBTQ2SIA+, and other priority communities to prevent substance and drug use and misuse, and the development of substance use disorders. By working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, the Coordinator will help to ensure that substance use prevention efforts in Multnomah County are effective, equitable, and responsive to the needs of the community.

The Coordinator will focus on identifying successful primary prevention strategies through a shared risk and protective factor framework, elevate and identify culturally specific strategies and interventions, evaluating existing policies, managing procurement, expanding prevention activities for youth, communities and families, and implementing primary prevention and harm reduction strategies. They will work closely both in person including community settings and virtually including and not limited to culturally specific providers, community organizations, youth serving organizations, faith based institutions, leaders, and advocates to identify and address the unique needs and challenges faced by these communities.

This position requires advanced knowledge, skill and ability in working with the traditions, culture, customs, values, including historical trauma of engaging with government systems and funded services of individuals and families who identify with the following cultures/communities: Black, Indigenous, and/or LGBTQ2SIA+ .

This position requires in-person and on-site work at county buildings for internal and external meetings, community events, outreach and engagement activities, and other instances where the need of the work is best met in-person and on-site. The position is a hybrid telework position and will include some routine work time at the assigned place of work.

As the Prevention Coordinator, your responsibilities include:

Partnership Development

• Evaluate existing policies and processes.

• Coordinate culturally specific forums and communications.

• Plan programming for target populations using a variety of educational approaches.

• Respond promptly to community members seeking substance use, primary prevention, health promotion information and resources.

• Cultivate positive and productive relationships with new partners implementing prevention initiatives.

• Collaborate to develop, train the trainers and maintain a library of training to raise awareness of substance use, its contributing factors and available health promotion and prevention efforts.

Capacity Building

• Coordinate naloxone distribution and training in county and community sites.

• Partner with procurement contacts for naloxone and drug disposal products distribution.

• Develop and implement naloxone training sessions with existing coalitions.

• Gather feedback to modify or improve processes, training content, and delivery methods.

• Establish and maintain safety plans for managing opposition to distribution or training events.

• Document the return on investment of chronic disease prevention and the effect

• Integrate information about substance use and primary prevention into white papers, issue briefs, fact sheets and other virtual and in-person educational events

• Lead efforts to raise awareness about the connection between social determinants of health and health equity in chronic disease

• Work with strategic partners to promote the value of primary prevention

Procurement, Contract Management and Evaluation Support

• Collaborate with staff on contract development and procurement.

• Collect and report data for funding, grant, or regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with funding sources on requirements and changes.

• Procure services aligned with community needs.

• Monitor subcontracts for timeliness, accuracy, and reporting.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Education/training: equivalent to a bachelor's degree and

• Experience: one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• KSA: Knowledge of Primary Prevention, Naloxone distribution and training for overdose prevention; Experience with initiatives for substance use prevention and harm reduction; Background in adult learning and youth development; Proven ability in outreach and promotion of community health.

• KSA: This position requires advanced knowledge, skill and ability in working with the traditions, culture, customs, values, including historical trauma of engaging with government systems and funded services of individuals and families who identify with the following cultures/communities: Black, Indigenous, and/or LGBTQ2SIA+

• The ability to become a Certified Prevention Specialist within 2 years of hire ( provided through the County)

• Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Advanced knowledge and experience working with Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants and Refugees, LGBTQ2SIA+ communities.

• Proven ability to engage with diverse community members, leaders, and organizations to build trust, relationships, and facilitate collaboration.

• Familiarity with health disparities affecting these communities, including social determinants of health and systemic barriers to health equity.

• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment, with the ability to attend community events within diverse community based settings and participate in virtual meetings.

• Ability to speak for 6 hours or more per day.

• Strong understanding of cultural nuances, values, and historical context of these communities, with the ability to integrate cultural sensitivity into program planning and implementation.

• Demonstrated experience working directly with these communities in Multnomah County.

• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our

overview of the selection process

page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates/interviews

• Background, reference, and education checks

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

• A completed online application.

• A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.

• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position, and why you are interested in the role.

Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:30 pm, Evening and Weekends as needed

Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Walnut Park Complex, 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the

Disaster Service Worker Information

page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The

EEO Know Your Rights poster

is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our

veterans’ preference page

for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Selina McCoy

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 3477395

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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