Health Education Specialist I - PSE*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County seeks Health Education Specialists I to advance mental health awareness and engage diverse community members. You will support field outreach, education, events, and trainings across Department programs, with evening and weekend availability as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and CHES/MCHES certification is a plus. Responsibilities include data entry, scheduling, and coordinating outreach efforts with community partners to promote public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for education materials and public presentations.
• Ability to engage diverse community groups and coordinate outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of outreach events and trainings.
• Staff outreach tables and inform the public about Department programs and resources.
• Conduct approved outreach canvassing and distribute informational materials.
• Deliver approved behavioral health presentations to diverse groups.
• Maintain accurate records of events, trainings, and community activities.
• Participate in required trainings and professional development.
• Pursue certification as a trainer for suicide prevention programs and conduct trainings when authorized.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to outreach programs.
• Perform special projects and assignments as directed.

Skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Event planning

Training delivery

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data tracking systems

Job description

Join a dynamic and dedicated team working to enhance the well-being of our community. You will play a pivotal role in promoting mental health awareness to a diverse population. Your creativity will help drive the mission of the Department of Behavioral Health, reaching those in need and making a tangible difference in their lives.

Become a part of a passionate team that is committed to delivering comprehensive health and wellness services to the residents of San Bernardino County, and help us build a healthier, more resilient community.

The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for Public Service Employees who will operate as Health Education Specialists I* to assist in providing direct community engagement, education, presentation, event, training, and outreach support for Department of Behavioral Health programs and initiatives. Positions support countywide outreach efforts and perform related duties as required. Assignments may include support for general Department of Behavioral Health outreach, the Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP), Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act, and other Department-wide programs and initiatives. Positions regularly work in community settings and interact with community members and partner organizations. Positions may be required to work evenings and weekends based on outreach needs.

Field-Based Outreach:

Positions may be assigned to field-based outreach and regularly work in community settings, interact with community members and partner organizations, and assist with events, presentations, trainings and other outreach activities.

Operations:

Positions may support outreach request processing, scheduling, staff assignments, tracking systems, data entry, documentation, correspondence, material and kit preparation, records, and other administrative and operational functions necessary to support field activities.

Storekeeper/Logistics:

Positions may primarily support inventory, storage organization, receiving and distributing supplies, equipment and material tracking, preparation and staging of event items, loading and unloading, and maintaining the physical readiness of outreach equipment and supplies.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assists with the planning, preparation, setup, implementation, and breakdown of community outreach events, trainings, presentations, workshops, pop-up events, stakeholder meetings, and other Department activities.
2. Staffs community outreach tables and engages community members to provide general information about Department programs, behavioral health resources, campaigns, and initiatives.
3. Conducts approved community outreach and canvassing throughout the county and distributes approved informational and educational materials.
4. Prepares for and delivers approved behavioral health presentations and educational activities to community members, community-based organizations, partner agencies, and other groups.
5. Maintains accurate records and tracking information related to assigned outreach events, presentations, trainings, and community engagement activities.
6. Participates in required training and professional development related to assigned outreach programs, presentations, trainings, and initiatives.
7. Works toward certification as a trainer for approved Department suicide prevention training programs and, once certified and authorized, conducts assigned suicide prevention trainings and educational activities.
8. Provides general administrative and operational support to Community Outreach and related Department programs as assigned.
9. Performs special projects and assignments as directed.

Public Service Employees are Extra-Help positions in the Unclassified Service which serve at the discretion of the appointing authority and do not attain regular status. These positions participate in the County's Part-time Seasonal Temporary (PST) Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits.

For more detailed information, refer to the Public Service Employee job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, andtrust. DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam.

Travel: Traveling throughout the County will be required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. A valid, California Class C, driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates. This position may also be required to drive County vehicles, including vans and small trucks, to transport event equipment and supplies.

Working Conditions: Working outdoors and lifting up to forty (40) pounds may be required occasionally to support event operations.

Work Schedule: Schedule is typically Monday through Friday, forty (40) hours per week; hours may vary depending upon business needs.

Public Service Employee (PSE): Public Service Employees are considered at-will, temporary positions. Public Service Employees do not gain regular status and assignments will not exceed twelve (12) months.

Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study and will possess the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and/or the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) certificate. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as they relate to developing education materials and media releases, representing the program in public, and conducting presentations and trainings on a variety of health topics.

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.