Employment
Opportunity
Rosa Iturbide
Human Resources Generalist
509.454.5317
rosa.iturbide@esd105.org

Veronica Naranjo
Human Resources Director
509.454.2858
veronica.naranjo@esd105.org

Position: Community Prevention Specialist

Status: 192 Work Day Calendar, 8 hours per day

Salary Range: $63,552-$67,455 (annual salary)

Posted Date: February 16, 2024

Starting Date: March 18, 2024 (anticipated)

Location: Royal City and Cle Elum School Districts
(Please specify your preferred location on the
application).

Job Description and Qualifications: See below
Application Procedure – Applicants apply through the ESD 105
Fast Track on-line application system at www.esd105.org under
the Human Resources link, and ESD 105 Job Opportunities.

Medical, vision, dental, paid leave benefits and retirement options
are available for employees. More information can be found at: ��
ESD105 Benefits.
Deadline to apply: February 29, 2024
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended
applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS
1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.
Background Check: All new employees who will have unsupervised access to
children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington
State Patrol and the FBI. All employment is considered conditional until receipt
of the satisfactory background check.

Employment: ESD 105 shall provide equal employment opportunity and
treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention,
assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment
opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race,
creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or
military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity,
marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the
use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Domestic partners registered with the state of Washington will be offered
the same rights/benefits as spouses to the extent that treatment is not in
conflict with state or federal law. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures
may be directed to the ESD’s Title IX/RCW28A.640 Officer and Section
504/ADA Coordinator, Veronica Naranjo, Human Resources Director, 33 So.
Second Ave., Yakima, WA (509) 454-2858

ESD 105 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Notice
Community Prevention Specialist-Royal City &Cle Elum
HR Dept.: 02/16/2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Direct Supervisor:

Community Prevention Specialist
(Royal City & Cle Elum School District)

Director of Student Support

The Community Prevention Specialist responsibilities are to help develop, organize, and
maintain the community substance abuse prevention coalition within the boundaries of the Royal
City and Cle Elum School District; provide assistance to the community coalition; to help guide
the continuous development and implementation of a community substance abuse prevention
plan; and serve as a liaison between the community and evaluators.
Essential Job Functions:
A. Works as a team member with agency staff and partners to meet program goals; reports

to lead agency, Health Care Authority (HCA), partners and coalition leadership on
progress and challenges.

B. Continually broadens expertise in prevention, including risk and protective factor
model, and serves as a resource person for the indicated communities and agency.

C. Conducts literature/resource reviews to identify best practices for coalitions.
D. Coordinates activities such as:

a. Identifying community resources and understanding community needs
b. Analyzing community health indicator data
c. Conducting planning activities to enhance community health
d. Directing coalitions in selecting evidence-based health interventions
e. Collaborating with other local, regional or state coalitions to strengthen local efforts

E. Assists coalition members in navigating Strategic Prevention Framework and guides
coalitions to develop a comprehensive action plan based on needs assessment and
strategic planning.

F. Develops and implements data collection methods/tools for activities and projects
in conjunction with others.

G. Coordinates and facilitates coalition meetings and communicates effectively
with members.

H. Plans, coordinates and conducts educational and training activities. Develops training,
reference materials, and workshops for coalition and community members and
activities.

I. Develops content for coalition pages on agency website.
J. Collaborates with agency leadership, health and education partners, local businesses,

community-based organizations, and the media to promote coalitions’ mission and
goals.

Other Job Functions:
A. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Placement: C-0

Vacancy Notice
Community Prevention Specialist-Royal City &Cle Elum
HR Dept.: 02/16/2024

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience
1. B.A. Degree in Education, Health Education, Communications, Social Sciences, or closely

related field.
2. Two years of work experience in community organizing, program coordination, or

community-based programs involving youth, drug/alcohol/tobacco abuse or other related
community health prevention or counseling.

Licenses/Special Requirements
1. Have a current Certified Prevention Professional certificate, or required to obtain Certified

Prevention Professional, Certified Health Education, Specialist or Chemical Dependency
Professional certification within 18 months of being hired.

2. Ability to pass a background check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Required Skills, Knowledge and or Abilities
1. Knowledge of local organizations, services, the community to be served; and prevention.
2. Ability to create and sustain effective relationships with community partners.
3. Ability to foster and share leadership among individuals in the community.
4. Ability to build bridges among diverse community members and organizations.
5. Ability to facilitate groups.
6. Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Ability to demonstrate individual initiative as well as ability to work in teams.
8. Ability to speak and write clearly, persuasively, and effectively, write reports and make

presentations.
9. Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines.
10. Ability to monitor expenditures in compliance with grant and organizational guidelines.
11. Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and events.
12. Ability to demonstrate basic proficiency in Windows Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and

Outlook).
13. Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel.

perception, ability to adjust focus, grasping, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of
personal computer, looking at a computer monitor, lifting up to 10 pounds)

• Frequent: (i.e. standing, bending, carrying; use of phone; use of copy machine)
• Occasional: (i.e. driving, lifting over 10 pounds up to 45 pounds, reaching above the

shoulder, use of fax machine)

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the
essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, the scope of
responsibilities, and the physical demands, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the
work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other
functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the
workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of time (5.5 hrs/day)
Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5 hrs/day)
Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5 hrs/day)