Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist for the Community Collaboration Program (CCP) at Los Angeles County. Responsible for providing comprehensive community assessments, developing coalition, facilitating prevention providers, and engaging local community members and agencies to address County Goals and Objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field highly desired
• One year of experience providing substance use prevention services prior to employment
• Experience developing, providing, and/or evaluating community-based environmental prevention programs/services
• Experience conducting activities that align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Steps: Assessment, Capacity, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
• Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts for addressing substance use related community problems and contributing factors
• Competency to work with the various ethnic/cultural groups in the target area/community
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Strong relationship-building/maintaining, networking skills, and great organizational skills and willing to travel to other locations
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status
• Valid Class C drivers license. Current auto insurance coverage and good driving record
• Ability to pass background check and criminal clearance
• Ability to present proof of all vaccinations, including COVID-19, as required by Los Angeles County Vaccine Ordinance