Yurok Tribe
Community Outreach Specialist - Tobacco Wellness
Yurok Tribe, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Salary:
$18.78 - $34.34 Hourly
Location :
All Areas
Job Type:
Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number:
202300087
Division:
Health and Human Services
Department:
Client Services
Opening Date:
08/09/2024
Closing Date:
11/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Tobacco Wellness Project Coordinator, the Community Outreach Specialist (COS)works with and seeks to broaden community engagement in tobacco control efforts.Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. The COS assists in monthly community and agency meetings to promote awareness and preventionincluding scheduling meetings, arranging meeting logistics, working with community members onagenda development, taking meeting minutes,2. Seeks regular consultation of statewide partners to increase training and coordination of communityefforts.3. Assist in the preparation of baseline criteria, problem assessment and evaluation of the programaccomplishments and tracking the activities in which community members were engaged.4. Assist in the development of culturally relevant educational and outreach materials for schools,trainings, and community education meetings.5. Assist in the organization of community events, trainings, and promotional wellness gatherings.6. Attends department meetings and other required meetings/training as needed to engage thecommunity and outside agencies in the prevention efforts of the department that are geared towardtribal members and the surrounding community.7. Performs other related duties as assigned.Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:1. Grade 5: Highschool diploma or GED with two years specified experience.2. Grade 6: Highschool diploma or GED with three years specified experience.3. Grade 7: Highschool diploma or GED with four years specified experience.4. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determinedto be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.5. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Prefer applicant to have excellent computer skills that include Competence in Microsoft programs suchas publisher, movie maker, power point, excel, word, etc. and be able to troubleshoot and solvehardware and software problems.2. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures.3. Ability to organize your own work, setting priorities and meeting critical time deadlines.4. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, superiors, the general public, representatives of public and private organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information including teaching and/or public presentations.5. Knowledge of prevention and intervention programs.6. Ability to work with all phases of community in confidential, non-judgmental manner.7. Energetic, forward thinking and creative with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. Must be able to sign and follow professional code of ethics and conduct.8. Knowledge and understanding of local Tribal communities including cultural values and beliefs, history, family systems and community.9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.Supplemental Information
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:1. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.2. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.3. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.4. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.5. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:*Medical *Dental *Vision*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)*401k *401k (match up to 3%)*Employee Assistance Program16 Paid Holidays Calm app (meditation/music channel)Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per weekover the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Are you a member of a federally recognized tribe? If so, please indicate which tribe?
Required Question
$18.78 - $34.34 Hourly
Location :
All Areas
Job Type:
Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number:
202300087
Division:
Health and Human Services
Department:
Client Services
Opening Date:
08/09/2024
Closing Date:
11/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Tobacco Wellness Project Coordinator, the Community Outreach Specialist (COS)works with and seeks to broaden community engagement in tobacco control efforts.Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. The COS assists in monthly community and agency meetings to promote awareness and preventionincluding scheduling meetings, arranging meeting logistics, working with community members onagenda development, taking meeting minutes,2. Seeks regular consultation of statewide partners to increase training and coordination of communityefforts.3. Assist in the preparation of baseline criteria, problem assessment and evaluation of the programaccomplishments and tracking the activities in which community members were engaged.4. Assist in the development of culturally relevant educational and outreach materials for schools,trainings, and community education meetings.5. Assist in the organization of community events, trainings, and promotional wellness gatherings.6. Attends department meetings and other required meetings/training as needed to engage thecommunity and outside agencies in the prevention efforts of the department that are geared towardtribal members and the surrounding community.7. Performs other related duties as assigned.Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:1. Grade 5: Highschool diploma or GED with two years specified experience.2. Grade 6: Highschool diploma or GED with three years specified experience.3. Grade 7: Highschool diploma or GED with four years specified experience.4. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determinedto be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.5. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Prefer applicant to have excellent computer skills that include Competence in Microsoft programs suchas publisher, movie maker, power point, excel, word, etc. and be able to troubleshoot and solvehardware and software problems.2. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures.3. Ability to organize your own work, setting priorities and meeting critical time deadlines.4. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, superiors, the general public, representatives of public and private organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information including teaching and/or public presentations.5. Knowledge of prevention and intervention programs.6. Ability to work with all phases of community in confidential, non-judgmental manner.7. Energetic, forward thinking and creative with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. Must be able to sign and follow professional code of ethics and conduct.8. Knowledge and understanding of local Tribal communities including cultural values and beliefs, history, family systems and community.9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.Supplemental Information
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:1. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.2. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.3. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.4. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.5. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:*Medical *Dental *Vision*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)*401k *401k (match up to 3%)*Employee Assistance Program16 Paid Holidays Calm app (meditation/music channel)Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per weekover the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Are you a member of a federally recognized tribe? If so, please indicate which tribe?
Required Question