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Program Coordinator - Public Health

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services! The Healthy Communities & WIC Division, located within the DHHS-Public Health Branch, houses a wide variety of health promotion and chronic disease and injury prevention programs. The goal of public health is to protect and improve the health of all people in our community, especially the most marginalized and underserved populations. The majority of the division's programs are grant funded. This position will support the Substance Use Prevention Program (SUP). The SUP program works to prevent harm caused by alcohol and other drugs in Humboldt County. We work with the entire community to promote social norms and environments that support healthy choices.

What You'll Do:

This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including:

• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff to ensure effective delivery of program services and adherence to County policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and monitoring program work plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure program deliverables are met.
• Collect and maintain program data, prepare reports, and support grant and contract compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and implement substance use prevention activities such as school and community presentations, outreach events, and public awareness campaigns.

Where You'll Do It:

This position is located at the Community Wellness Center at 908 7th St. Eureka, CA 95501. A typical work schedule for this position is M-F; 8AM - 5PM. This position is represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit.

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, selection, evaluation and employee training and discipline.
• Principles of program management, including budgeting.
• Principles of program evaluation.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations and policies.
• Basic business data processing principles.
• Principles of recordkeeping and report preparation.
• Functions and activities of the program to which assigned.

Skill in:

• Planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• Training staff in work procedures.
• Developing and evaluating program goals, procedures, standards and methods based on legislative and administrative requirements. Interpreting and applying codes and regulations.
• Preparing effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Exercising independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
• Preparing and monitoring a program and/or departmental budget.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Designated positions may require specific educational attainments or certifications depending on the nature of the program.

Desirable Education and Experience:

• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business management or other related field depending on the assignment, and three years of experience managing, coordinating or providing services in a program related to the assignment.

Additional Information:

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County's automated application system at

Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.

Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

The County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways oftentimes, outside of formal institutions and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicant's qualifications for a position.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs, activities, and employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources immediately at (707) ###-#### so arrangements can be made.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

Medical Examination:

A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.

Other Examinations:

Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.

Licenses:

Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver's license.

Probationary Period:

Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.

Employment Eligibility:

It is the County's intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment, you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.

Disaster Service Workers:

All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.