Santa Clara County Public Health Department
Tobacco-Free
Communities Program
Job
Posting: Health Education Specialist – Youth Engagement Coordinator
(Closes 3/22/19)
(Closes 3/22/19)
Job Posting:
General Summary: Under the direction of the Senior Health Care
Program Manager, the Health Education Specialist will independently plan,
develop, implement and evaluate the educational components for health programs
or special projects, including establishment and ongoing coordination of a
diverse countywide youth tobacco prevention coalition, geographic and
school-based coalition chapters, and activities aimed at strengthening youth
engagement in tobacco control activities across Santa Clara County,
particularly among youth populations with highest rates of/risk of tobacco use.
To learn more about the Tobacco-Free Communities Program priorities, click here.
This is a specialized
recruitment position that requires training and experience working directly to
recruit and engage youth (ages 12-21) in community settings. This position is
responsible for youth recruitment, coordination and implementation of select
programs, and the facilitation of programs and events in school-based and
community settings.
Applicants must have at least two (2) years of experience working directly with youth in a community setting (non-clinical or institutional setting), and have knowledge of youth development principles and practices, youth participatory and shared leadership practices, community organizing and advocacy practices, and possess an understanding or have interest in the needs and challenges of diverse youth in the county.Applicants must also possess at least two (2) years of experience and demonstrated ability in group training and facilitation to youth audiences of various sizes.
Applicants must have at least two (2) years of experience working directly with youth in a community setting (non-clinical or institutional setting), and have knowledge of youth development principles and practices, youth participatory and shared leadership practices, community organizing and advocacy practices, and possess an understanding or have interest in the needs and challenges of diverse youth in the county.Applicants must also possess at least two (2) years of experience and demonstrated ability in group training and facilitation to youth audiences of various sizes.
