Prevention Outreach Specialist

Prevention Outreach Specialist 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Campo, CA 91906 $23.73 - $33.29 an hour - Full-time Southern Indian Health Council, Inc 21 reviews $23.73 - $33.29 an hour -

Full-time Position Title:

Prevention Outreach Specialist Department:

Kumeyaay Family Services Supervised By:

Prevention Program Coordinator Location:

Alpine / Campo /

La Posta Status:

Non-Exempt Posted:

January 2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled Compensation:

$23.73 - $33.29/hour

DOE Grant:

Grant Funded Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM. Flexible when needed. _____________________________________________________________________

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Prevention Outreach Specialist is responsible for completion of all prevention activities including prevention education and training to the community, event coordination, outreach, and collaboration with community organizations (Tribes, schools, etc.) The Prevention Outreach Specialist will deliver wellness activities that support family wellness and reduce risk for all ages of the SIHC service area. There is a program focus of increasing awareness of suicide risk, identifying early detection, provide prevention resources, services, and activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the

Prevention Program Coordinator:

Promote awareness of prevention services, community involvement, family unity, and individual wellness at external and internal community events, gatherings, and public relations campaigns and education events. i. Includes cross-training with Healthy Families, or the like. Coordinate and organize activities to increase awareness of suicide risk, identifying signs of suicide risk, and promote community wellness through involvement in cultural and social activities known to support individual and community resilience. i. Promote counseling services that are available. ii. Be trained to train others of signs/symptoms of suicide, including how to talk to others about suicide. Ability to develop new activities based on changes within the community that are necessary to support cultural needs, be client-focused, and family-centered. Provide support, via appropriate referrals, to individuals and families who are at risk and in need of linkages to on-going services, and make referrals to Mental Wellness clinicians for assessment, early intervention and/or treatment services. Prepare monthly narratives of activities, data collection, and analytical reports as directed including funding agencies surveys. Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience :

Must be able to communicate with confidence verbally and in writing; Must be able to organize work so that it is accomplished in a timely manner; Must have knowledge of responsibilities involved in doing work that is highly confidential, and the handling and processing of confidential information; Must be willing to be in teaching, mentoring and youth guidance positions: Must be comfortable with telecommunication.

Licenses/Certifications :

A valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Applicant must be insurable under SIHC vehicle insurance policy at the time of hire and throughout employment. Certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the positions required education and profession must also be valid and maintained.

Skills :

Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitate consensus.

Physical and Personal Requirements :

Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.

Compliance :

Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one's department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.

Character:

Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, pay attention to detail, follow instructions, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner. Must be highly confidential and respect confidentiality to all limits of the governing laws and ethics. Applicant must be able to work as a team with other staff. Applicant should be sensitive to client's needs and knowledgeable about the local Indian community.

Other:

Applicants must currently possess, or be willing to attain, a thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing mental health practice, a basic knowledge of mental health treatment and the legal and ethical guidelines relating to the provision of those services. Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment tuberculin skin test or x-ray, and blood/urine drug screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Applicants must complete a SIHC application and submit it to Human Resources prior to the close dates indicated. The position is co-located at the Alpine Clinic.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

INDIAN

PREFERENCE

: In the filling of any SIHC job vacancy, preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians, pursuant to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, 25 USC 472, unless other laws require the filling of a vacancy without regard to Indian preference (e.g. Public Law (P.L.) 94-437, "Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA). To receive Indian preference for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe, or must be certified as an American Indian from the designated Tribal Representative. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application, including Certification of form BIA-4432, which is available from the SIHC Human Resources Department. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview. This position is grant funded through June 30, 2027 and subject to extension.