PH21-059 Management Analyst
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YAMHILL COUNTY CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job #PH21-059 Recruitment closes July 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Prevention Specialist/Management Analyst Public Health Full salary range: $4504 - $5809/month (DOE) With Excellent Benefits Our Community Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas. The Prevention Specialist This is a regular full-time position for a Prevention Specialist to coordinate community-wide activities to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors to prevent substance abuse, suicide, and problem gambling. Duties will include mental health promotion, public information and education, technical assistance for community drug-free events & coalitions, environmental and social policy support, substance abuse identification and referral services, performing technical and professional-level health promotion functions including data collection & analysis; developing quality improvement strategies on performance management issues; preparing reports & printed materials; developing policies; designing, organizing, implementing, and providing advice on, and evaluation of, the effect of health promotion programs and strategies designed to support and modify health related behaviors of individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Please see attached job description for full details. The Benefits Health coverage - Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage is available for the entire family. For the 2020- 2021 plan year, the County will pay 98% of the monthly premium and employees will pay 2% ($34.89 per month) for the Base Plan. With this plan, employees are eligible for a $100 a month contribution into an HRA VEBA account. Buy-up plans are also available. Retirement - PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) contribution is 100% employer funded, which includes both contribution to PERS pension and IAP accounts (IAP contribution is 6% of salary). Short-Term Disability – 100% County paid. Life insurance - $10,000 for employee/$2,000 for spouse and children – 100% County Paid. Vacation/Sick Leave - Flexible Earned Time (FET) is a combination of vacation and sick leave. To start, employees earn 13 hours per month and future accruals increase based on years of service. After a year of service and depending on FET balance, employees may sell-back up to 40 hours of FET per year. YAMHILL COUNTY - Management Analyst - Prevention Specialist The Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in health education or related field is required in addition to two years’ experience in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse prevention work. A master’s degree in public health or related field is preferred. Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) is required within two years of hire. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience or academic preparation in public health programs, problem gambling prevention, and to those who are bilingual/bi-cultural (English/Spanish) with proficiency in interpreting and translating. Must have a valid license to drive in the State of Oregon in addition to a good driving record. The Candidate The successful candidate will be self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and to interact with co-workers and the public in a courteous, professional manner, The position requires excellent skills in leadership, community outreach and engagement, health promotion, and program planning, implementation, and evaluation, and proficiency in computer use including Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher, PowerPoint, or equivalent and basic office software. Skills in social marketing, grant writing, and administration are desired. CHES or MCHES is preferred. In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants: **Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally-funded programs that provide health benefits); and **Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549). Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation. The Application Process Please visit the Yamhill County website at www.co.yamhill.or.us/hr to download an application. You may submit your application by mail (US Postal Service), fax (503-434-7553), e-mail ([email protected]), or hand-delivery (535 NE 5th St., McMinnville OR 97128). Please contact our Human Resources Department at 503-474-4901 if you have any questions about our application process. Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. A completed County application is required. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. In order to receive Veterans’ Preference Points, please be sure to submit the required Veterans Hiring Preference Form. Please notify the Human Resources Office if you need accommodation or assistance with any part of our application process. WORKING TITLE: CLASSIFICATION: PREVENTION SPECIALIST MANAGEMENT ANALYST DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC HEALTH PAY RANGE: OPEU 20 FLSA CATEGORY: NON-EXEMPT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ATTACHED WORKERS COMP CODE: 8832 PPE: PER WORK LOCATION REVISION DATE: MAY 2021 JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs technical and professional level prevention functions including data collection and analysis; prepares studies on performance management issues; prepares reports and develops policies; designs, organizes, implements, communicates, provides advice on, and evaluates the effect of educational programs and strategies designed to support and modify health-related behaviors of individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Performs other tasks as required by the Public Health Manager. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of Public Health Manager. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise support or technical employees, volunteers or interns. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES: • Investigates, researches, and collects data related to Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan priorities, Prevention Programs and other public health areas of interest. • Prepares periodic or special reports on performance management within the division. • Coordinates maintenance of public health performance management systems. • Works closely with program coordinators to foster an environment of collaboration. • Provides public information and serve as media liaison within assigned program areas, as necessary. • Develops and implements specialized informational programs through public presentation in various settings county-wide. • Organizes, trains, and manages volunteers as needed to meet program objectives. • Prepares reports and written plans to meet requirements of funding sources and local community groups. Management Analyst – Prevention Specialist • Organizes and otherwise facilitates community meetings as related to program area including, but not limited to, setting agendas, taking meeting minutes, scheduling meeting sites, and other steps necessary to facilitate community collaborations. • Procures, organizes, and creates public access to educational materials. • Maintains program information on department website. • Assists with special health awareness and community-wide prevention projects such as tobacco reduction, immunization promotion, and emergency preparedness. • Arranges and coordinates community involvement efforts related to the program health topic. • Prepares evaluations of program activities as required. • Conducts initial and on-going assessment activities. • Analyzes data related to county-wide health issues and populations. • Communicates regularly with Public Health manager and co-workers. • Writes grant applications as appropriate to the position. • Other activities as assigned. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Works within the division to maintain the division’s Performance Management System. • Performs regular updates on Yamhill County Public Health website program pages. • Works closely with public health managers, the HHS Director, Health Officer as well as key stakeholders and community members on strategic plan development, and policy development. • Provides public information and education, technical assistance for community drug-free events and coalitions, environmental and social policy