COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Licensing and Certifications: 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. 

Education and Experience:

Education equivalent to an Associate’s degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, marriage, and family counseling, or a related field. 

OR

Pattern 2: 

A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field. 

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

• Participates in the development, monitoring, and coordination of program goals. 
• Meets with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings to promote substance abuse prevention. 
• Maintains records and prepares reports for state and local agencies. 
• Monitors prevention activities and conducts community substance abuse prevention programs for targeted groups, such as children or young adults. 
• Promotes local neighborhood action groups designed to address local alcohol and other drug related problems. 
• Participates in community discussions and activities related to prevention strategies. 
• Assists in promoting the development of collaborative prevention efforts, with a focus on community- based processes and environmental strategies. 
• Assists in conducting prevention activities via data collection and analysis, and in full compliance with federal, state, and county regulations related to the operation and management of assigned program components. 
• Assists in the development, maintenance, and review of program protocols, procedures, and strategies. 
• Assists in the maintenance of literature and audio-visual materials. 
• May attend meetings, conferences and planning sessions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Psychological and social aspects and characteristics of substance abuse.
• Drugs and drug abuse patterns, alcoholism, and the physiological effects of drug abuse and alcoholism.
• Methods and techniques for conducting assessments of individuals’ substance abuse problems.
• Available community resources for substance abuse services.
• Requirements and needs of persons with serious substance abuse problems.
• State and local laws, policies, and procedures governing the administration of alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs, especially those pertaining to an individual’s legal rights. 

• Handle stress and unstable client behavior.
• Communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Explain complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable and non-threatening manner.
• Establish and maintain a variety of personal and administrative records, clinical documentation, and related materials.
• Effectively represent the substance abuse program in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government organizations.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.