Position Description

PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 11:59pm for a guaranteed review. Application materials received after this date will be reviewed in a continuous basis until position is filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. Exam#22/50K19/12SS.

Natividad is currently seeking to fill one (1) full time grant funded Health Education Assistant for approximately 3 years. Under general supervision, to assist and participate in all phases of the public health education program; research, prepare and present health educational materials and oral presentations to promote public health within the community; and perform other duties as required.

Examples of Duties

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  Conduct outreach and identification of patients in need of assessment for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Conducts community surveys and research to identify health related needs; assess program effectiveness and determine ways to improve services.
• Introduce patients to MAT programs and services and conduct brief initial assessments.
• Facilitate appointments at outpatient MAT clinics for patients.
• Serve as a resource and coach for their clients and assist them to access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services, and residential treatment facilities.
• Coordinate and assist with educational sessions for medical providers about substance use disorders and treatments.
• Assists medical providers in planning and participating in evaluation of educational/counseling needs, presenting health education programs and demonstrations.
• Develops and maintains communications with various community, professional, and government organizations that provide services to clients and to promote health education programs.
• Responds to public inquiries concerning MAT activities and functions as a resource of information and performs referral duties regarding related health and social services available in the community.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

A combination of experience, education and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Working knowledge of:

• Basic personal computer usage

Some knowledge of:

• Concepts of public health services
• Principles, methods and practices of health education
• Group dynamics
• Medical terminology
• The principles, methods and techniques used in counseling
• Basic math and basic statistical concepts

• Evaluation and treatment of substance use disorders

Skill and ability to:

• Compile, organize, analyze, summarize data, and draw logical conclusions
• Write effectively in order to produce educational materials such as exhibits, posters and pamphlets, letters, keep accurate records, etc.
• Operate a personal computer and utilize software for the purposes of data management and word processing
• Communicate effectively to groups and individuals from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; provide excellent customer service

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience:

• Two years experience as a community worker or a related position which included outreach education experience within a public health or voluntary non-profit health related agency, preferably dealing with “at risk” populations.

Education:

• Completion of course work leading to a bachelor’s degree in public/community health education, education, behavioral or life sciences, sociology, biology or psychology.

Highly Desired:

• Case management experience
• Certification to perform the ASAM Criteria Placement Assessment.
• Experience working successfully with issues of substance use, mental health, criminal background and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
• Registration or Certification from a recognized certifying organization, agency, or Board evidencing training and expertise in areas appropriate to SUD services (CCAPP, CADTP, CADDE).

Additional Information

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: GarciaDL@natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd., (831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possessions of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.

ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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  If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.