What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Mental Health Promotion Coordinator position at Clackamas County?
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County Employees Work To Serve The Public And Enrich Our Community. In That Spirit, We Pledge To Hold Ourselves To These Standards At All Times In Our Interactions With Customers And One Another
Clackamas County Core Values
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on February 5, 2025.
Pay And Benefits
Annual Pay Range: $65,833.47 - $83,420.32
Hourly Pay Range: $31.650705 - $40.105921
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including
Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits
Learn More About Benefits
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) is seeking a Community Mental Health Promotion Coordinator to optimize the mental health of communities in Clackamas County.
The Community Mental Health Promotion Coordinator is responsible for outreach and education to organizations and individuals to develop skills and social-emotional competence, and build resilience. This position will prioritize rural areas and communities that have been historically marginalized and impacted by racism, discrimination, and health inequities in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities.
CCPHD’s mission is to protect and promote the community's health by advancing racial health equity, building partnerships, and establishing culturally responsive systems.
This position, which will be part of the Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention team, reports to the Health Equity and Partnership Supervisor in the Public Health Division’s Center for Population Health. The incumbent must have excellent communication skills, self-initiative and emotional intelligence to liaise between diverse communities and Clackamas County.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Working knowledge of: Principles, methods and techniques in specific area/field relevant to assigned program; principles and practices of public administration, including organization design, and budget/grant administration; principles and practices of public relations; needs of individuals with limited economic and social resources; needs of individuals/families within assigned program; community resources; case management methods and techniques; program evaluation methods and research procedures; office equipment, including personal computers and software programs.
Some knowledge of: Techniques of supervision, leading work, training, developing and recommending improvement for staff; participative management techniques.
Skill to: Plan and coordinate a human service or community program; effectively develop and utilize available staff, program and community resources; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; lead the work of assigned staff and volunteers; incorporate team participation in decision-making; relate to a wide range of clients, personnel, professional staff and community representatives; interpret policies and develop corresponding procedures; gather and evaluate data; establish and maintain effective working relationships with program clients, community, private and government agencies, County employees and the public; prepare and present written materials and oral presentations for the public; research and write grants; provide direct program services; interpret policies and develop corresponding program procedures operate computer software and other office equipment.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off) with some evening and weekend work required for community meetings, etc. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
Explore Clackamas County
Working for Clackamas County
Recreation, Arts & Heritage
About The Department
The health of a community is a key indicator about its quality of life. At Clackamas County Public Health, we are committed to improving the quality of life in Clackamas County by offering services and engaging in activities that protect and promote the health of its residents.
Public Health's Mission
Promote And Assist Individuals, Families & Communities To Be Healthy, Safe And Thrive. By Working With Our Communities, Public Health Assures Conditions That
Prevent injury & disease
Promote health
Protect food, water & air
Prepare for emergencies
Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.
Learn more about Clackamas County Public Health
Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.
Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application
Application Process
Help with the Application
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
How To Claim Veteran's Preference
Request Veterans' Preference
Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Lindsay White, Recruiter
lindsaywhi@clackamas.us
Clackamas County Employees Work To Serve The Public And Enrich Our Community. In That Spirit, We Pledge To Hold Ourselves To These Standards At All Times In Our Interactions With Customers And One Another
- Service
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Respect
- Individual accountability
- Trust
Clackamas County Core Values
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on February 5, 2025.
Pay And Benefits
Annual Pay Range: $65,833.47 - $83,420.32
Hourly Pay Range: $31.650705 - $40.105921
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including
- 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave ! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrued per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
- Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
- OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits
Learn More About Benefits
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) is seeking a Community Mental Health Promotion Coordinator to optimize the mental health of communities in Clackamas County.
The Community Mental Health Promotion Coordinator is responsible for outreach and education to organizations and individuals to develop skills and social-emotional competence, and build resilience. This position will prioritize rural areas and communities that have been historically marginalized and impacted by racism, discrimination, and health inequities in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities.
CCPHD’s mission is to protect and promote the community's health by advancing racial health equity, building partnerships, and establishing culturally responsive systems.
This position, which will be part of the Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention team, reports to the Health Equity and Partnership Supervisor in the Public Health Division’s Center for Population Health. The incumbent must have excellent communication skills, self-initiative and emotional intelligence to liaise between diverse communities and Clackamas County.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience collaborating with multi-sector partners to enhance the mental health of communities, particularly rural.
- A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in each of the following:
- Convening, leading engagement, and promoting collaboration with culturally specific community-based organizations, substance use treatment providers, health systems, educational systems, and faith communities.
- Serving as a technical resource for mental health promotion and prevention. Recommending changes for improvements in program services; recommending solutions to problems; analyzing community resources, program and community needs to enhance service delivery.
- Developing and disseminating culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate messages about mental health-related conditions, resources, and services.
- Preparing fliers, brochures, and other documents. Providing information and education to the public, community groups, and agencies through various venues, including outreach at community events.
- Delivering public presentations, training and educational workshops to the public, community groups and agencies.
- Providing in person and virtual mental health, suicide prevention and other related training to community partners and members.
- Planning and coordinating projects and implementing work plans related to mental health promotion and prevention in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collecting data from communities to inform program development.
- Planning and facilitating meetings with internal and external partners. Developing agendas and following up with notes and relevant materials.
- Addressing health inequities and advocating for equitable distribution of resources in under-served populations.
- Working with teams.
- Experience building coalitions and empowering populations that experience poor health outcomes to act collectively to improve their health.
- Experience addressing structural and systemic racism.
- Knowledge and experience using the lean process improvement tools
- Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
- Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy
- Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
- Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
- For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans and coordinates the activities of one or more human service or community programs or projects; develops work plans, assigns caseloads, allocates resources, and develops schedules to accomplish program goals and objectives.
- Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness in meeting established objectives; develops and implements procedural improvements; participates in policy development and recommends policy changes to higher level management.
- Recruits, screens, and makes hiring recommendations to the hiring manager for nonregular program staff and volunteers; leads the work of and trains professional, paraprofessional and/or other program support staff and volunteers; provides direction to staff on complex technical or procedural issues; makes or reviews decisions on difficult case problems.
- Coordinates development and maintenance of client and/or program record keeping systems; manages, maintains or reviews client and/or program case files; prepares required statistical or written reports.
- Coordinates the activities of the program/project with other human service or community programs within assigned department and other community and government agencies; serves as liaison to private industry.
- Coordinates, prepares and submits grant applications; ensures compliance with grant reporting requirements; serves as liaison with granting agency; assists in preparing and updating budgets; manages budget/grant funds and authorizes/reviews limited program expenditures; gathers and compiles data and prepares reports.
- Oversees coordination of and conducts public relations and outreach activities; recruits volunteers and donations; develops resources within community and private organizations; provides program information to the public, community groups and agencies; prepares or reviews flyers, brochures, newsletter articles, classified advertisements, press releases, correspondence, and materials for electronic media.
- May provide direct program services, particularly in complex, urgent or sensitive cases or while training other program staff; documents program services.
Working knowledge of: Principles, methods and techniques in specific area/field relevant to assigned program; principles and practices of public administration, including organization design, and budget/grant administration; principles and practices of public relations; needs of individuals with limited economic and social resources; needs of individuals/families within assigned program; community resources; case management methods and techniques; program evaluation methods and research procedures; office equipment, including personal computers and software programs.
Some knowledge of: Techniques of supervision, leading work, training, developing and recommending improvement for staff; participative management techniques.
Skill to: Plan and coordinate a human service or community program; effectively develop and utilize available staff, program and community resources; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; lead the work of assigned staff and volunteers; incorporate team participation in decision-making; relate to a wide range of clients, personnel, professional staff and community representatives; interpret policies and develop corresponding procedures; gather and evaluate data; establish and maintain effective working relationships with program clients, community, private and government agencies, County employees and the public; prepare and present written materials and oral presentations for the public; research and write grants; provide direct program services; interpret policies and develop corresponding program procedures operate computer software and other office equipment.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off) with some evening and weekend work required for community meetings, etc. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
Explore Clackamas County
Working for Clackamas County
Recreation, Arts & Heritage
About The Department
The health of a community is a key indicator about its quality of life. At Clackamas County Public Health, we are committed to improving the quality of life in Clackamas County by offering services and engaging in activities that protect and promote the health of its residents.
Public Health's Mission
Promote And Assist Individuals, Families & Communities To Be Healthy, Safe And Thrive. By Working With Our Communities, Public Health Assures Conditions That
Prevent injury & disease
Promote health
Protect food, water & air
Prepare for emergencies
Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.
Learn more about Clackamas County Public Health
Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.
Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
- EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
- EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
- ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application
Application Process
Help with the Application
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
How To Claim Veteran's Preference
Request Veterans' Preference
Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Lindsay White, Recruiter
lindsaywhi@clackamas.us
Salary : $65,833 - $83,420
