Health Promotion Specialist, Alcohol and Other Drug, Harm Reduction Focus Job Listing at University of California in Santa Cruz, CA (Job ID 69489)

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JOB POSTING

Student Health Services, SHOP (Student Health Outreach & Promotion) is seeking a Health Promotion Specialist. As SHOP's Health Promotion Specialist specializing in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Harm Reduction Services, this position will play a crucial role in promoting the well-being and safety of our college community. In this position, you will develop, implement, and assess comprehensive programs and initiatives aimed at reducing alcohol and other drug-related harm, fostering responsible decision-making, and promoting a culture of health and safety on campus.

The Health Promotion Specialist position has a four-week summer furlough. Positions with summer work breaks contain regularly scheduled periods during which the Health Promotion Specialist remains an employee and retains health benefits but is not at work.

There is the possibility of one day of remote work per week depending on time of the year and program goals, to be discussed at interview.

As the largest employer in the county, UC Santa Cruz is rated as one of the most beautiful campuses on the coast overlooking Monterey Bay and employs over 3,100 people in staff positions alone. UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages.

Here is a sample of those benefits: 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans 
• UC Retirement Plan 
• Group Term Life Insurance 
• Legal Insurance 
• Pet Insurance 
• 13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university, visit Employee Benefits

Thank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.

HOW TO APPLY

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The IRD for this job is: 07-11-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services.

The Primary Care Program includes primary care and same-day care, with the support of on-site radiology, a COLA-accredited high-complexity clinical laboratory, and the campus pharmacy. Other departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op; CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment) the advocacy and prevention education office that supports survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence; and Student Insurance Programs.

Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff including physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, lab scientists, pharmacists, nurses, radiologists, and many other clinical and administrative staff. Student Health Services welcomes staff with interest and experience in working with students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and gender identities.

More information can be found at https://healthcenter.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports to the Associate Director of SHOP and develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of health promotion programs, events, and initiatives as part of a comprehensive health promotion mission, vision, and prevention strategy, with a particular focus on alcohol and other drugs, harm reduction, and sexual health.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $6,375 per month - $6,792 per month for 11 months. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification:  Partial Year Career appointment with 4 week furlough

Job Start Date: 09/03/2024

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: HEALTH EDUCATOR 3 (004398)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

40% - Outreach

• Collaborates with key stakeholders on and off campus to implement a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for students. This includes participation in the Division of Student Success as well as health and wellness teams and committees.
• Assists in promoting health education components to Student Health Center physicians, staff, and patients through meetings, presentations, printed promotional material, etc.
• Provides oversight to, and coordination of, student groups, including student organizations, student volunteers, and peer education groups. Assists these groups in creating and delivering innovative primary prevention programs, including harm-reduction education, bystander intervention, and awareness events.
• Contributes to articles regarding health issues.

35% - Programming

• Presents programs, workshops, and classes on a variety of subject areas of need, including but not limited to alcohol and other drugs, alcohol and other drugs, including campus harm reduction strategies like Narcan and fentanyl testing strip distribution, sexually transmitted infections and sexual health, college life balance and other concerns relevant to college students.

25% - Administration

• Conducts needs analysis for health promotion and education.
• Develops goals and measurable objectives for policies, programs, and services and evaluates effectiveness.
• Co-hires/recruits, trains, manages, supervises, and evaluates paid and volunteer student staff, interns, student volunteers, and peer educators.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Health Education or a closely related field
• Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field
• Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs
• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to student needs
• Demonstrated skills in a variety of educational methods including presentations, trainings, small group facilitation, and individual sessions
• Ability to think critically and solve problems, as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Health Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related position
• Demonstrated experience in the harm reduction and alcohol and other drug prevention field

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test within 60 days of hire.
•  Must complete HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act) Training within 30 days of hire. 
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Will be required to comply with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers as defined by state and federal regulatory agencies; current health safety requirements to be discussed during interview.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination