COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR

An employee in this class, under general direction and review of the Communications and Training Manager, develops, implements and supports the agency’s community education programming and outreach efforts. The Community Education and Outreach Coordinator will develop and implement an organizational outreach strategy and community education and prevention curriculum, including Psychological First Aid and offering and teaching a variety of prevention focused courses to the community at large. This employee will be an integral part of the community relations and training department teams and often support internal training and prevention efforts. 1. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major related to human services, education or training; AND one (1) year professional work experience in clinical services, training, education, prevention, communications or outreach; 
OR
Three (3) years’ working in the behavioral health field or education field.
2. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
3. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.
Preferred but not Required
1. Diversity desired.
2. Bilingual candidates highly desired.
3. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
4. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class works within the community at large, HealthWest and local agency offices, with considerable travel required throughout the County by use of personal resources.  Work hours may include significant hours outside of an 8am-5pm schedule.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

The job description can be found online at: https://bit.ly/48MxNFr

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

Salary : $31 - $39