Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Specialist

Position: CPWI Specialist

Salary Range: $4,785 to $6,410 monthly; Starting Salary; DOQ, DOE

Location Community Health Department

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA non-exempt; Benefits Apply

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Open Until Filled

Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,600 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

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Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Perform program planning, development, and coordination to help organize and maintain the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) substance use disorder prevention coalition. Develop, coordinate, and provide assistance to the community coalition and help guide the continuous development and implementation of a community substance use disorder prevention strategic plan. Assist coalition members in navigating the CPWI Prevention Planning Framework and guide the coalition to develop a comprehensive action plan based on the community needs assessment and strategic planning. This position is contingent upon grant funding. This position will cease when grant funding ceases.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Working environment includes activities in multiple community venues. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computers, other office equipment, accessing of file cabinets both on and off site, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications: B.A. Degree in Education, Health Education, Communications, Social Sciences, or closely related field required and two (2) years of work experience in community organizing, program coordination or community-based programs involving youth development principles. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with programs related to behavioral health prevention; or combination of education and experience which would provide the desired knowledge, skills, and training to meet the requirements for the position. Have Certified Prevention Professional credential or ability to obtain credential within 18 months of hire. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Maintain valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance coverage and access to a vehicle during working hours. Must be vaccinated per the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and other mandated vaccines by State, Federal or local officials. Provide documentation of immunization status or proof of immunity (titer) to vaccine preventable diseases. Required vaccines must be started within 14 days of employment and completed per ACIP schedule. Employee must participate in the employee health program.

For Application: Application, resume, and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at where you can apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT