SUD PREVENTION & OUTREACH SPECIALIST

 Please note that this is a Grant Funded position. If this Grant Funding should end at any time, you would have the opportunity to apply for any posted HealthWest position that meets your qualifications.

The SUD Prevention and Outreach Specialist, under the direction of the Director of Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Services, will plan, implement, and evaluate data driven activities focused on preventing substance use disorder among residents and reducing associated community harm. The SUD Prevention and Outreach Specialist uses education, community, and environmental based strategies to address at-risk and general population needs.1. Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an area of specialization or concentration in health education, health sciences, social work, social sciences, public health, health administration or closely related field; 
2. Must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS), Certified Prevention Consultant (CPC), and/or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) within one (1) year of employment.  A CPS Development Plan will be required within 60 days of hire if not already obtained.
3. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
4. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required
1. Bilingual candidates highly desired.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3. 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 activities that require the ability to frequently bend, stoop and kneel; the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; the ability to traverse a multi-level facility, and work 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 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/3EGt90K

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

Salary : $30 - $38