NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Community Engagement Specialist
Whittier, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.25/hr - $26.25/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to work within the Department of Youth Services. This role involves collaborating with community members and partners to conduct assessments, coordinate prevention activities, and raise awareness about substance use issues among youth.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in providing comprehensive community assessments to youth, young adults, and other community members in SPA-7
Develop, coordinate, and maintain coalition, facilitate prevention providers, and effectively inform and engage local community members and agencies to address County Goals and Objectives
Assist in engaging a diverse group of community members from the public and private sectors in the SPA 7 area
Assist in leading and facilitating collaborative and community capacity building efforts which may include summit, conferences, townhall meetings
Establish strategies and create ways to increase awareness of Alcohol, Marijuana, Methamphetamine and/or Prescription Drugs Use harms to youth and young people
Actively involved in service city and must be willing and able to provide support and technical assistance for all community partners
Develop, organize, and collaborate to coordinate substance prevention activities and events
Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts to address substance use related community problems and contributing factors
Provide accurate and timely documentation
Effective communication verbally, through email, through texts, and phone calls
Attend all assigned meetings and necessary trainings and other related duties/activities throughout Los Angeles County
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field highly desired
One year of experience providing substance use prevention services prior to employment. Education may be substituted for experience where coursework is directly related to substance use prevention, or the public health field
Experience developing, providing, and/or evaluating community-based environmental prevention programs/services
Experience conducting activities that align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Steps: Assessment, Capacity, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Experience in leading, facilitating engaging and/or organizing community members, businesses, and community leaders in the implementation/adoption of a community and/or population based effort
Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts for addressing substance use related community problems and contributing factors
Competency to work with the various ethnic/cultural groups in the target area/community
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Strong relationship-building/maintaining, networking skills, and great organizational skills and willing to travel to other locations
U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status
Valid Class C drivers license. Current auto insurance coverage and good driving record
Ability to pass background check and criminal clearance
Ability to present proof of all vaccinations, including COVID-19, as required by Los Angeles County Vaccine Ordinance
Preferred
Experience working with a community-based organization
Experience working with youth and substance abuse prevention programs
Experience/Expertise in social media, YouTube, Media Development, and Audio and Visual equipment
Multi-lingual skills (Spanish-speaking preferred but not required)
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
403b
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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