Community Development Coordinator

 

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, diversified culture, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Children’s Services, Adult Services, Public Health and Economic Mobility, with a centralized administration. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.

 

Adult Services focuses on issues that affect people eighteen and older. Adult mental health services include outpatient mental health care, 24-hour crisis stabilization services for people at risk of hospitalization, 24-hour crisis residential services, long-term placement services and referrals to local non-profit organizations that provide additional services. This branch also provides Adult Protective Services to follow-up on elder abuse reports. In-Home Supportive Services help those who need assistance with daily activities in order to remain safely in their own homes, and the Public Authority keeps a registry that helps In-Home Supportive Services recipients find a screened caregiver to provide those services. The Public Guardian helps citizens who are unable to manage their personal and financial affairs and may require guardianship or conservatorship. Mental Health Services Act administration is also housed in the Adult Services Branch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge of: The appropriate HHSA department practices that include; community health development to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; models of and research related to coalition building, health collaboratives, and community involvement in building healthier communities; grant writing; population-based health outcome improvement; Healthy People 2010 and its successor guidelines to national public health goals; functions and services of local community agencies, organizations, and resources; social marketing, public relations, crisis and emergency risk communication and effective use of the media; methods of navigating the World Wide Web; budget preparation, fiscal planning, and monitoring; funding sources from foundations, corporations, and government agencies; research and outcome evaluation methodology; supervision and training; Asset Based Community Development; Youth Developmental Assets; Supervisory practices, policies, and procedures.

Ability to: Demonstrate and develop in others leadership, vision, and energy in community outreach, organizing, and coalition building around population-based health goals; negotiate effective and sustainable public/private partnerships; speak effectively to groups and organizations, and interact in partnership with other department staff, community agencies, and groups; think creatively, e.g., develop new approaches as needed, focus on results, exercise initiative, demonstrate ingenuity, think strategically, and show sound judgment in identifying and pursuing sources of program funding; coordinate and complete multiple community health planning activities; demonstrate a successful track record of securing funding; manage volunteer recruitment, involvement, investment, and recognition practices; work independently under limited supervision, prioritize work assignments, show excellent organizational skills, and work well under pressure of deadlines; communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and effective manner; utilize word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word) and the Internet with a high level of competence; read and interpret legislation and grant application instructions; maintain a steady sense of humor; prepare effective grant applications and letters of intent, including well-written goals, objectives, and strategies when applicable; develop and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with a wide range of people; train, motivate, and effectively direct and evaluate the work of supervised staff.

 

·        Valid unrestricted California driver license.

The Health & Human Services Agency of Shasta County is committed to providing fair and equal access to services. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

 

•   Excellent written and oral communication skills

•   Effective networking and collaboration skills

•   Strong analytical skills and sound judgment

•   Knowledge of continuous quality improvement processes

•   Solid data management and computer skills

•   Ability to efficiently lead meetings and facilitate change process

•   Establish and nurture high-functioning teams

•   Positively develop our site culture

 

The ideal candidate will be good with communication, multitasking, organizing and have the ability to maintain strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience working with adults, older adults and those who live with disabilities and/or chronic and persistent mental health challenges, with or without a co-occurring condition, in either an inpatient or outpatient work setting. They will also have a deep desire for serving those in need, while promoting community health and well-being.

 

 

1.                 Do you possess a bachelor's degree in social work, public health, business, public administration, political science, communications or community health? Yes ___ No___

 

2.                 If you do not possess a bachelor's degree in the above areas, please describe your comparable related work experience that meets the minimum qualifications of this job.

 

3.                 Do you possess three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience in: 1) community outreach, organization, or coalition building; 2) health-related program development and implementation; 3) writing, securing, and managing grant activity (preferably with a health-based organization)? If yes, please describe your experience including number of years and which organization. If no, please type "N/A".

4.                 Do you possess two years of progressively more responsible experience in supervising and leading teams? Yes ___ No___

 

5.                 Please describe your understanding of and experience with Peer Support in a Behavioral Health setting.

 

6.                 I acknowledge that if hired to work in this position I will be required to be COVID-19 vaccinated in accordance with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Order issued on August 5, 2021, unless I have a qualifying medical or religious exemption, which will then require I submit to COVID-19 testing on a weekly basis in lieu of vaccination?  Yes ___ No ___

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on November 28, 2021. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.