SW-Outreach and Engagement Specialist - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

The California Youth Advocacy Network (CYAN) is an independent agency working under the auspices of Heluna Health, a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor. CYAN currently employs 13 staff. Funding is primarily through competitive grants from sources such as the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Since 1997, CYAN has received funding from the California Tobacco Prevention Program, a CDPH program, to provide tobacco prevention services in California and throughout the country. What began as a youth advocacy program has grown into a multi-dimensional organization with focused programs in higher education and youth. CYAN currently provides technical assistance, training, campaign support and networking opportunities to local health agencies, community-based organizations, colleges/universities, and individuals working to address youth and young adult tobacco use. In 2024, this work is expanding to address cannabis use in five California jurisdictions with funding from the CDPH Substance Abuse and Prevention Branch. 

The Outreach and Engagement Specialist is supervised by the CYAN Project Director and/or Managing Director. Majority program number is 1163.0101.

This is a full-time benefitted position, which is grant-funded through September 30, 2027. 

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.65 per hour.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Outreach and Engagement Specialist is responsible for working closely with other program staff to implement activities related to data collection and analysis. Core activities include but are not limited to: 

Outreach and Collaboration (20%) 

• Outreach and collaborate with partners from California Department of Public Health (CDPH)-funded agencies addressing tobacco or cannabis use, such as county health departments, school partners, and youth and young adult serving agencies and individuals.

Training and Technical Assistance (15%) 

• Provide training and technical assistance to programs and individuals on substance use-related issues in youth and young adult communities, including alternative to suspension programs in K-12 schools; and
• Develop and facilitate webinars, presentations and/or trainings on cannabis-related issues in youth and young adult communities.

Data Collection and Analysis (60%)

• Development of qualitative interview guides, including guides for youth and young adult focus groups and key informant interviews with school administrators
• Facilitate focus groups at K-12 schools and community colleges 
• Conduct key informant interviews with school administrators on disciplinary practices in K-12 schools
• Transcription of notes from interviews
• Create a policy database of K-12 policies on disciplinary practices for student substance use
• Conduct bi-annual policy reviews and analysis of college smoke and tobacco-free policies and K-12 disciplinary policies
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Other duties as assigned by the CYAN Project Director

Other (5%)

• Support and coordinate with other CYAN programs as necessary; and 
• Other duties as assigned. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Four-year college degree preferred
• Master’s degree in public health, public administration, public policy, or related field preferred
• Knowledge and experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
• Experience implementing or facilitating focus groups and key informant interviews
• Basic understanding of public health principles

Desired Attributes and Abilities

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people 
• Ability to work as a team member 
• Is self-motivated 
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Possess good interpersonal skills 

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances 

• Background clearance required
• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                                                                Frequently

Walk                                                                                  Frequently

Sit                                                                                       Frequently

Handling / Fingering                                                      Frequently

Reach Outward                                                                Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder                                                   Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend                                              Occasionally

Lift / Carry                                                                         Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs

Push/Pull                                                                           Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs

Hearing                                                                              Constantly

See                                                                                      Constantly

Taste/ Smell                                                                       Not Applicable

Not Applicable  Not required for essential functions

Occasionally                                                                  (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently                                                                      (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly                                                                       (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hybrid position. CYAN staff currently work in the office one-day per week. Will need to travel to California communities to conduct in-person focus groups. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Position is available January 2025. Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.

• People with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• CYAN is a smoke/tobacco-free environment

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)