Health Care Program Coordinator Extra Help

SALARY:

$43.10 - $51.82 Hourly

The Behavioral Wellness Department is accepting applications to fill two (2) Health Care Program Coordinator Extra Help positions located in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. The County job classification associated with this title is Health Care Program Coordinator.

*Civil Service Rule 905. Extra Help Appointment.An extra help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies. These positions are exempt from the Provisions of the Civil Service Rules.
 

THE POSITION

These two (2) Health Care Program Coordinator Extra Help positions will be located in the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria areas. The positions will provide outreach and behavioral health education at local gatherings in their area and provide outreach to underserved populations to provide them with education on behavioral health and how to access behavioral health resources. These positions will also provide community outreach and education including for community-based organizations. These positions will lead trainings on behavioral health education and awareness with members of the community, local organizations and Behavioral Wellness Department staff. 
   

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• An ability to work independently with general supervision and exercise sound judgment.
• Effective interpersonal and group communication techniques.
• An understanding of health equity frameworks, organizational functioning and policies.
• Experience serving or teaching underrepresented communities
• Experience facilitating conversations or trainings focused on mental health or substance use disorders 
• Experience collaborating with community groups that work with underserved and diverse populations
• An ability to work within deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and set appropriate priorities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency in e-mail and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills

About the Department:Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWELL): Founded in 1962, it is our mission to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families and communities, by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services. The Department provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to 10,000 clients with mental illness and substance use disorders annually through its professional staff of over 400, in addition to its many contracted Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers.
 
The Department’s decisions and service delivery are guided by the following values:

• Quality services for persons of all ages with mental illness and/or substance abuse 
• Integrity in individual and organizational actions 
• Dignity, respect, and compassion for all persons 
• Active involvement of clients and families in treatment, recovery, and policy development 
• Diversity throughout our organization and cultural competency in service delivery 
• A system of care and recovery that is clearly defined and promotes recovery and resiliency 
• Emphasis on prevention and treatment 
• Teamwork among department employees in an atmosphere that is respectful and creative 
• Continuous quality improvement in service delivery and administration 
• Wellness modeled for our clients at all levels; i.e., staff who regularly arrive at the workplace healthy, energetic and resilient 
• Safety for everyone 

For more information, please visit:www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness.

1. Gathers and analyzes information pertaining to project needs, including overall project evaluation; and develops and monitors data collection systems.
2. Maintains knowledge base in behavioral health education and how to access services and serves as a resource to guide program, community, and departmental staff.
3. Attends events to promote behavioral health education and resources and provide community members with information on behavioral health conditions and linkages to services.
4. Leads small presentations in the community in Spanish and English on behavioral health education and resources in the community, and how to access those resources.
5. May perform duties appropriate to front-line service delivery staff as needed.

1. Two (2) years of experience providing professional-level program or administrative support to management, preferably in a health-care setting directly related to this assignment; OR,
2. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of: program coordination; budget preparation and monitoring; Standard English usage and grammar; training methods and principles.

Ability to: learn and apply federal and state regulations related to assigned program; learn the principles and practices of supervision; establish standards and evaluate performance; analyze data, make recommendations, and develop strategies and solutions; prepare a variety of written documents; communicate technical information to persons without technical training; make presentations to groups; establish and maintain working relationships with service providers, representatives of other organizations and agencies, and colleagues; demonstrate tact and persuasion in representing the program; perform arithmetical calculations; learn the grant application process.

Additional Qualifications for positions in the Behavioral Wellness Department: Fluency in Spanish, fluency in Mixtec would be beneficial. 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider, or learning institution.
 
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
 
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.  
 
Additionally, for the Behavioral Wellness Department, a Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
 

Benefits: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on Benefits Tab above or click here to view more information.  

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.  
 
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT 
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization.  The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
 
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
 
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County’s mission and to embody a culture of “One County, One Future.” Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.
 
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.
 
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: This recruitment is posted continuously until all position(s) are filled. First review of applications will be on Wednesday 03/26/2025. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
 
 Gabriela Huerta, Recruitment Analyst, Department of Behavioral Wellness, ghuerta@sbcbwell.org

Salary : $43 - $52