Prevention Specialist/Management Analyst

Yamhill County   McMinnville , OR   Full-time
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YAMHILL COUNTY
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Prevention Specialist/Management Analyst
Public Health
Full salary range: $4504 - $5809/month (DOE) with Excellent Benefits
Salary is anticipated to increase per applicable contract.
Job #PH21-059
Recruitment closes August 5, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

 

Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

 

The Prevention Specialist
This is a regular full-time position for a Prevention Specialist to coordinate community-wide activities to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors to prevent substance abuse, suicide, and problem gambling. Duties will include mental health promotion, public information and education, technical assistance for community drug-free events & coalitions, environmental and social policy support, substance abuse identification and referral services, performing technical and professional-level health promotion functions including data collection & analysis; developing quality improvement strategies on performance management issues; preparing reports & printed materials; developing policies; designing, organizing, implementing, and providing advice on, and evaluation of, the effect of health promotion programs and strategies designed to support and modify health related behaviors of individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

 

The Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in health education or related field is required in addition to two years’ experience in
alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse prevention work. A master’s degree in public health or related
field is preferred. Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) is required within two years of hire. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience or academic preparation in public health programs, problem gambling prevention, and to those who are bilingual/bi-cultural (English/Spanish) with proficiency in interpreting and translating. Must have a valid license to drive in the State of Oregon in addition to a good driving record.

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Yamhill County

McMinnville , OR