Healthy Communities Specialist - Substance Use Program Health Department

This position is open until filled and is a bargaining unit represented position.

A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to autofill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

Why Join Snohomish County:
Snohomish Countys commitment to lifework balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees and we also enjoy flexible work schedules telework options and a convenient downtown Everett WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound we are situated near some of the countrys most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Teleworking Options:
The Health Department typically has a hybrid model for most roles however it is outlined by the supervisor for the given role based on performance and business needs. When working remotely employees are expected to maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

Definition:
This role will perform a variety of activities related to the development and implementation of communitybased public health policies and programs through system change strategies in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will have extensive knowledge in strategic planning community mobilization program planning and development policy development and building collaborations with community groups agencies businesses and regional partners to address health issues collectively. Additionally this role will oversee the activities of our Fatality Review Committee.

Work is performed under general supervision. Program Supervisor or designee defines objectives priorities and deadlines; and assists incumbent with unusual situations which may not have clear objectives or precedents. Incumbent plans and carries out assignments and handle problems and deviations in accordance with experienced judgment instructions policies procedures and/or accepted practices. Incumbent is expected to operate with considerable latitude and apply sound judgment and teamwork. Work is evaluated for technical soundness and conformity to practice and policy.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Participates as a member of a team(s) in the development of project planning and implementation. Maintains projects throughout implementation and administers project activities.
• Designs and implements public health prevention projects training or presentations based on knowledge and theories of behavior change and best practices or proven research with the goal of policy development or systems change.
• Reviews and reports on county and city level data resulting in action plans that designate high risk populations and makes recommendations on best practice strategies having the most potential to increase prevention and reduce unhealthy behaviors or environmental impacts.
• Provides resources and technical assistance to communities organizations and professionals regarding health promotion in developing resources and structures of support so communities can continue interventions in a coordinated manner.
• Participates in the review and synthesis of existing evaluation data to determine the effectiveness of programs and policies; collaborates with epidemiologists to design evaluation tools as appropriate to accurately measure program and/or project success.
• Recruits and supports targeted community members to participate in communitybased prevention efforts such as youth elderly and/or disparate population groups.
• Develops facilitates and supports community and regional partnerships.
• Assesses promotes and supports the implementation of system policy and environmental changes where appropriate.
• Promotes inclusive strategies to engage multiple sectors of the community with an emphasis on equity.
• Collaborates with communications team for media coverage public service announcements community information meetings social marketing public forums and special events.
• Tracks and reports activities and challenges to Program Supervisor or designee. Provides required agency funding source and contract documentation to Program Supervisor or designee as needed.
• Participates in all staff and team meetings; prepares reports as required/requested.
• Responsible for the coordination and preparation of consultant agreements supplemental and amendments; ensures compliance with state federal and local regulations.
• Coordinates with other county staff as necessary on final document for approval as to form when applicable; includes project summary documentation; and identifies potential areas of concern.
• Acts as a liaison with county risk management with applicable projects
• Aids subagencies consultants subcontractors for federal state and local guidelines.
• Informs consultants and appropriate officials of noncompliance with established federal state and local guidelines.
• Reviews incoming billing for compliance to terms and conditions of the contract and work authorization prior to submission to supervisor.
• Prepares required reports on project status and maintains related records.
• Writes manages and ensures compliance with local state federal and foundational grants to fund project work.
• Participates in and supports emergency preparedness and response activities including preparedness for the division agency and community.

• Designs and implements substance use prevention projects training or presentations based on knowledge and theories of behavior change and best practices or proven research with the goal of policy development or systems change.
• Provides leadership consultation and technical assistance to community groups professionals ad individuals on substance use prevention best practices.
• Analyzes data to identify gaps within substance use prevention system and works with existing community groups coalitions boards and service providers to increase their capacity to address those gaps and develop community health programs strategies and policy implementations

• Participates in opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Program Supervisor.
• Protects the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal law.
• Adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including timely completion of mandatory trainings.

Qualifications:Skills for the position may be gained through education certification relevant job experience or a combination such as:

• A bachelors degree in Public Health Health Education or a closely related field.
• Three 3 years of work in project management community engagement/organizing/mobilization systems change policy development or contract administration.

• A masters degree in public health health education or a closely related field preferred
• One 1 year experience in community organizing system change work and/or policy development in a public health agency of the three years required preferred
• Paid or volunteer work in public health preferred
• Valid Washington State Drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish Countys insurance carrier

• Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830.