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Posted : Wednesday, October 25, 2023 05:38 PM
San Mateo County Health's Community Health Promotion Unit is seeking an experienced Tobacco Prevention Program Specialist II.
The Tobacco Prevention Program Specialist (TPPS), under general supervision, performs a variety of technical tasks and community development work related to the planning, implementation and coordination of community service delivery programs; makes programmatic decisions, establishes basic programmatic policies and coordinates functions with other program areas, and performs related work as required.
There is currently one regular vacancy is in the Community Health Promotion Unit (CHPU) in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division, located in Belmont, but travels/drives throughout San Mateo County and occasionally to Sacramento to conduct or attend trainings, conduct site visits, and attend various meetings.
Primary responsibilities: Role of coalition and community engagement coordinator.
Coordinate the day-to-day functions of the San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition.
Broaden community engagement in tobacco control efforts and recruit for a diverse San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition membership.
Develop/update an orientation process for new Coalition members and train adult (and youth if applicable) Coalition members.
Schedule Coalition meetings and arrange meeting logistics.
Coordinate with Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) funded agencies and other partners to prevent tobacco use by youth.
The TPPS works as part of a diverse team that includes staff with expertise in health education, community capacity building, and policy development and advocacy.
Under general supervision of the Tobacco Prevention Program (TPP) project director, coordinates the day-to-day functions of program.
Additional duties include developing an outreach plan; conducting community health education presentations; providing training and technical assistance to community residents; assisting in the development of program work plans, contract documents, budgets and reports; coordinating the program materials; and data management.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in coalition building; conducting tobacco prevention activities and community engagement; have working knowledge of the social determinants of health and health inequities that impact chronic diseases; have independently performed in one or several specialized areas such as community health program planning, program evaluation, program coordination, contract management, partnership development, research and development or community health presentations.
Experience in community capacity building and developing strategies that address the social determinants of health that impact chronic diseases preferred.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and administrative requirements of the program to which assigned.
Contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to community services.
Principles of social planning and program development related to community services.
Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area.
Monitoring and evaluating systems for community services programs.
Formulation and function of community and volunteer organizations.
Current social and community needs.
Principles and practices in community development and services planning.
Methods applied to the collection and evaluation of statistical data.
Principles of community organization.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines.
Computer applications related to the work.
Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Skill/Ability to: Make independent judgments and work independently.
Prepare concise reports and recommendations.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Coordinate multiple facets of a program function.
Interpret rules, regulations and guidelines at all government levels.
Compile, analyze and interpret data using statistical and research techniques.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other departments and diverse community groups.
Plan, organize, promote and coordinate diverse community program activities.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to qualify is: Community Program Specialist II: Four years of experience in an organization providing social services which has included responsibility for community service program development such as planning, evaluating, monitoring or coordinating projects.
Application/Examination Open & Promotional.
Anyone may apply.
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.
smcgov.
org/ to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: April 18, 2024 Application Screening: Week of April 22, 2024 Combined Panel/Department Interview: May 6 and/or 7, 2024 San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay.
With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.
The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (040524) (Community Program Specialist II - G227)
The Tobacco Prevention Program Specialist (TPPS), under general supervision, performs a variety of technical tasks and community development work related to the planning, implementation and coordination of community service delivery programs; makes programmatic decisions, establishes basic programmatic policies and coordinates functions with other program areas, and performs related work as required.
There is currently one regular vacancy is in the Community Health Promotion Unit (CHPU) in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division, located in Belmont, but travels/drives throughout San Mateo County and occasionally to Sacramento to conduct or attend trainings, conduct site visits, and attend various meetings.
Primary responsibilities: Role of coalition and community engagement coordinator.
Coordinate the day-to-day functions of the San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition.
Broaden community engagement in tobacco control efforts and recruit for a diverse San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition membership.
Develop/update an orientation process for new Coalition members and train adult (and youth if applicable) Coalition members.
Schedule Coalition meetings and arrange meeting logistics.
Coordinate with Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) funded agencies and other partners to prevent tobacco use by youth.
The TPPS works as part of a diverse team that includes staff with expertise in health education, community capacity building, and policy development and advocacy.
Under general supervision of the Tobacco Prevention Program (TPP) project director, coordinates the day-to-day functions of program.
Additional duties include developing an outreach plan; conducting community health education presentations; providing training and technical assistance to community residents; assisting in the development of program work plans, contract documents, budgets and reports; coordinating the program materials; and data management.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in coalition building; conducting tobacco prevention activities and community engagement; have working knowledge of the social determinants of health and health inequities that impact chronic diseases; have independently performed in one or several specialized areas such as community health program planning, program evaluation, program coordination, contract management, partnership development, research and development or community health presentations.
Experience in community capacity building and developing strategies that address the social determinants of health that impact chronic diseases preferred.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and administrative requirements of the program to which assigned.
Contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to community services.
Principles of social planning and program development related to community services.
Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area.
Monitoring and evaluating systems for community services programs.
Formulation and function of community and volunteer organizations.
Current social and community needs.
Principles and practices in community development and services planning.
Methods applied to the collection and evaluation of statistical data.
Principles of community organization.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines.
Computer applications related to the work.
Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Skill/Ability to: Make independent judgments and work independently.
Prepare concise reports and recommendations.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Coordinate multiple facets of a program function.
Interpret rules, regulations and guidelines at all government levels.
Compile, analyze and interpret data using statistical and research techniques.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other departments and diverse community groups.
Plan, organize, promote and coordinate diverse community program activities.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to qualify is: Community Program Specialist II: Four years of experience in an organization providing social services which has included responsibility for community service program development such as planning, evaluating, monitoring or coordinating projects.
Application/Examination Open & Promotional.
Anyone may apply.
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.
smcgov.
org/ to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: April 18, 2024 Application Screening: Week of April 22, 2024 Combined Panel/Department Interview: May 6 and/or 7, 2024 San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay.
With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.
The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (040524) (Community Program Specialist II - G227)
• Phone : NA
• Location : County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City,California, Belmont, CA
• Post ID: 9143599884
