SUD Prevention Program Supervisor

Position Information

If you're passionate about community health and enjoy working in a mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply to be our SUD Prevention Program Supervisor!

Starting salary up to $57.94/hour ($120,927/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

About the Position

The Department of Health Services' Behavioral Health Division is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the SUD Prevention Program Supervisor. In this vital role, you will serve as a project lead for federal, state, and philanthropic grant-funded initiatives, while also taking on a key leadership position within our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention Program. Additional responsibilities include:

• Serve as project lead for SUD prevention-focused grant-funded programs
• Provide high-level administrative and strategic oversight of the SUD Prevention Program
• Develop, implement, and update the SUD Prevention Five-Year Strategic Plan to reflect local needs and funding priorities
• Monitor and support contract deliverables, budgets, and invoices to ensure fiscal compliance
• Create educational materials and lead community trainings, outreach events, and wellness-focused workshops
• Lead and coordinate grant deliverables and reporting processes
• Organize and facilitate the Prevention Partnership Coalition to ensure effective cross-sector collaboration
• Make independent decisions related to program changes, implementations, and training strategies
• Engage and collaborate with community stakeholders, internal departments, and partner agencies
• Represent the division at community meetings, stakeholder events, and public engagements

As the ideal candidate for this position, you are someone who thrives on strategic thinking, community engagement, and program development. In addition, you possess many of the following:

• An understanding of alcohol and drug prevention principles, harm reduction, and treatment programs
  
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation
  
• Experience developing educational materials tailored to diverse audiences
  
• A proven ability to oversee contracts and ensure achievement of objectives by contracted providers
  
• The ability to lead and supervise with clarity, accountability, and support
  
• A demonstrated ability to manage budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance
  
• Knowledge of community resources and experience fostering community partnerships
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with public speaking and presenting
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic health records, data entry, and data analysis
  
• Interest in substance use prevention research and community wellness initiatives
  
• California Certified Prevention Specialist (CCPS) Certification is desired, but not required
  

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a SUD Prevention Program Supervisor position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Supervising Health Information Specialist.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally this would include:

Experience: Three years of on-the-job journey-level work experience in prevention, health promotion and/or health education involving health information and education, at least one year of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity. Work experience in a health education environment involving training and instructing various age groups and target populations is highly desirable.

Education: Possession of a Master's degree or major graduate-level coursework in health education, community health, social services, or a closely related field. On-the-job experience in prevention, health promotion and/or health education, especially dealing with diverse populations, together with academic coursework in health education, community health, social services or a closely related field may be substituted for a Master's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Special Qualifications: Some positions may require the ability to fluently speak and write a language other than English.

Working Conditions: Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; exposure to communicable diseases; stand for long periods of time; stoop, lift articles in accordance with accepted safety standards; perform physical tasks as required; may work in high risk areas of the community; may be required to work a flexible schedule.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: principles and practices of personnel management, employee supervision and training; principles of program planning and evaluation, needs assessment, data collection; legislation and laws which impact HIV/AIDS related services; budget and financial analysis; principles, practices and methods of staff development; community programs and services and how they interface with Public Health; local public and privates resources and services in the county and the greater geographical region.

Ability to: manage and analyze a variety of programs; establish program goals and objectives and implement improvements and system changes; ensure compliance regulations are met; assist with budgetary and revenue activities; effectively communicate orally and in writing (including presentation skills) with people from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using diplomatic and group dynamic skills to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, clients, other departments and community-based agencies; understand, interpret and apply procedures, laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to the program's function; ability to read, review, research, and analyze complex rules and regulations and peer review journals of current research and translate into clear, concise terminology.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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