Job description

West County Health Centers (WCHC) is a non-profit health center that provides comprehensive, quality, and accessible health care services to the communities of Western Sonoma County. We are a cohesive team of health care providers, support staff and volunteers dedicated to wellness, compassion, affordability, and excellence of care. We believe in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of our diverse community. Come and be a part of an amazing team!

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Youth Services Program Manager, the Youth Health & Education Substance Use Liaison serves as a liaison between West County Health Centers, school staff, young people, and their families, with a specific focus on substance use and harm reduction. Responsible for providing youth-directed services through a range of activities, such as case management, outreach, support, and education. Will serve as a member of staff at the school assigned. Responsible to co-lead/manage the Peer Education Program and its volunteers. Will participate in student, family and community engagement activities related to harm reduction, substance use diagnosis and treatment options, and resource navigation in various school, classroom and community settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (may not include all duties assigned)

School Based Health Services

• Foster positive relationship between schools and West County Health Centers.
• Collaborate with community organizations and schools to meet needs of students and their families.
• Work weekly on assigned school campus (may include after hours or weekend events throughout school year) to foster community and relationships with staff and students and attend school staff meetings at assigned school.
• Provides health coaching, patient navigation, health education and or health promotion for students within the schools with a focus on substance use.
• Work extensively with school and community agencies and have a working knowledge of how to connect students and their families with internal (WCHC) and external resources and make and manage relationships and referrals, facilitates linkages to care.
• Conduct outreach within the schools and the community.
• Participates in activities related to addressing health disparities of students.
• Conduct daily data entry within eCW to track patient encounters and progress over time, aiding in program evaluation efforts.

Education and Community Engagement

• Implement substance use and harm reduction education curriculum in middle school and high school classrooms.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and administrators to implement education programming.
• Regularly evaluate and update curriculum materials with other Liaison and Program Manager.
• Document completely and accurately all presentations and activities for tracking and evaluation purposes.
• Stay current on adolescent substance use and harm reduction issues.
• Support access to harm reduction resources in schools and community.
• Participate in community outreach and engagement around substance use and harm reduction.
• Help with student and community co-design engagement for program design within the school and community settings.

Skills and Experience:

• BA or BS in Health Education, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field desired or like experience
• Experience with substance use education, navigation or treatment desired but not required.
• Experience providing health education in school settings and/or community health centers.
• Experience working with at-risk adolescents of all ethnic backgrounds in school settings or in agencies providing similar services.
• Current certification in first aid and CPR (required within two months of employment).
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between the clinic and school campuses.
• Basic office and equipment safety, knowledge and practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in a community health center setting desirable.
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team and autonomously.
• Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Required to have flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and positive attitude.
• Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate a positive customer service, patient centered approach at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
• Must be able to move freely about the office and carry light loads (up to 20 pounds)

West County Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sebastopol, CA 95472: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with the youth population?

Work Location: In person

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