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Position: Suicide and Opioid Prevention Program Coordinator

Salary Range: $4,916/month to $6,590/month, Starting Salary: DOQ, DOE

Location: Community Health Department

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA Exempt, Benefits Apply

Open Until Filled – First Review June 20th, 2023

Full Time Benefits Include:

• County pays $1,450.00 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members. • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply. • Wellness program • Deferred compensation plans offered • Met Life Pet Insurance may apply • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: This position leads, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates suicide and opioid prevention programs in Walla Walla County using best practices and activities with a data driven approach to develop system changes and reduce deaths by suicide in the county. Collaborates with local community members, health care providers and leaders to promote prevention resources, raise awareness and support the general day to day activities of a healthy community in prevention work. Evaluates and maintains a catalog of resources available in the county for interventions and evidence-based treatments and therapies. Work may involve writing grant applications or major program proposals; requires considerable community needs assessment and consistent evaluations of program effectiveness addressing a wide range of audiences. PSE work is performed with considerable latitude for independent judgement and will be reviewed through conference, observation, and public comment. This position is contingent upon grant funding and will cease when grant funding ceases.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Working environment includes activities in multiple community venues. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations; sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computers, other office equipment, accessing of file cabinets both on and off site, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications: B.A. Degree in Education, Health Education, Communications, Social Sciences, or closely related field or education/training and work experience to meet expectations as evaluated by Manager and Director. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with programs related to behavioral health prevention; or combination of education and experience which would provide the desired knowledge, skills, and training to meet the requirements for the position is preferred. Have Certified Prevention Professional credential or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment. Completed Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) or Department of Health SAPST training or ability to obtain within 18 months of starting employment.

For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

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