Glenn

Community Outreach Advocate (20516255)

Health and Human Services Agency
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Behavioral Health
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Northern California Inland
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Full-Time
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7/19/2024 at 5pm
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$24.66-$29.98 Hourly
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Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity.


Location

525 W. Sycamore Street Willows, 95988

Description

This position is located in the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, Substance Use Disorders Services Unit and provides community outreach advocacy services, presents informational sessions, performs prevention, and outreach for at-risk populations; prepares, researches, and presents health system materials; and performs related duties as assigned. The position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Plans and conducts community outreach programs, workshops, and discussion groups to promote health education, risk reduction, and healthy behavior.
  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates community events; assures compliance with department policies and procedures.
  • Develops and gives presentations on programs and studies to providers, local schools, community groups, and state wide audiences.
  • Advises contacts and clients of community resources available for resolution of behavioral health problems; acts as an advocate for individuals to help them understand their rights and advocate for their expressed wants.
  • May facilitate alcohol and drug group sessions and other counseling activities.
  • Coordinates and facilitates youth activities and awareness programs; provides safe learning environment for adolescents.
  • Works with sub-contractors, consultants, and outside community members on various program issues and functions.
  • Performs related duties as assigned. 

A complete job description and list of duties can be found at www.countyofglenn.net
 

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the knowledge to evaluate behavioral health problems, make recommendations based on observations, and be able to act quickly and calmly in crisis and/or emergency situations.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of clerical or technical experience in behavioral health, public health, administration, or social services environment. 

And

EDUCATION:
Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or 60 units from an accredited college or university in Behavioral Health, Health Education, Business Administration, Social Worker, Social Services, drug and alcohol addiction counseling or related field. 
 

Benefits

HOLIDAYS:

13 paid holidays per year and an additional twenty four hours of Holiday Leave.  An employee must be employed the last working day before and the first working day after the holiday in order to receive holiday compensation.  Employees on leave without pay shall not accrue holiday benefits.

VACATION:

88 hours (approximately 11 working days) per year during the first 2 years of service; 128 hours (approximately 16 working days) per year during years 3 through 12; 168 hours (approximately 21 working days) per year during years 13 through 19; 208 hours (approximately 26 working days) per year after 20 full years of service.

SICK LEAVE:

96 hours (approximately twelve working days) per year of paid sick leave.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:

40 hours with pay for each instance for immediate family members.  Immediate family includes spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, stepparent, parent, grandparent, parent-in-law, grandparent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother or sister.

LONGEVITY:

Service is based on employment with Glenn County.  The County shall provide a longevity differential above the employee’s base rate of pay for those employees represented by this unit as follows: after 10 full years of service 5%, after 15 full years of service 1%, after 20 full years of service 1%, after 25 full years of service 1% and after 30 full years of service 1% for a total of 9%.

HEALTH PLAN:

Glenn County contracts with PERS for medical insurance.  The County pays a portion of the medical insurance premium based on the carrier and amount of the total premium. 

VISION PLAN:

The County pays the employee premium for a vision plan with Medical Eye Services (MES).  The employee may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense.

DENTAL PLAN:

GCGU employees are offered a choice of two voluntary dental insurance plans; Delta Dental (PPO) and DeltaCare (HMO).  The employee pays 100% of the premium through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers three IRC § 457 voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans (tax deferred long-term savings plans): Voya, Nationwide and Edward Jones.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY:

The County coordinates with State Short Term Disability Insurance for regular employees. 

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County pays the premium on a $10,000 Term Life Insurance policy for regular County employees.  The employee pays the premium for optional life insurance.

RETIREMENT:

The County participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security.  The employee is responsible for 100% of the employee’s portion. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement.

SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT:

GCGU employees participate in the Laborers’ International of North America (Industrial) Pension Fund.

PREMIUM PAY:

Premium pay such as shift differential, bilingual, and working-out-of-class pay may be paid depending upon the employee’s work assignment and class.

*Benefits are listed for full-time employees; certain benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Special Instructions

To apply for this job opportunity, submit a completed County of Glenn employment application packet online at calopps.org or to the Personnel Department: 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988 by 
5:00 P.M., Friday, July 19, 2024.

This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

Application packets must include the following
•    A Glenn County Employment Application      •         Résumé
•    Transcripts and/or Certificates                         •         Cover Letter

 

The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department. 
The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time. 
 

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 
(530)934-6451