Alcohol and Drug Prevention Worker

Salary : $36,608.00 - $44,532.80 Annually
Location : Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department 301 E 13th St. Merced, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2302356
Department: Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Opening Date: 10/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, conducts, supervises and participates in educational activities, training and prevention programs for individuals and groups including schools.
• Assists in performing a variety of activities in a program area as directed by the department of assignment.
• Coordinates and conducts Friday Night Live and Club Live chapter activities and assumes disc-jockey functions.
• Makes detailed preparation for activities.
• Provides informational presentations on Alcohol and Drug abuse and prevention to local school and community agencies.
• Gathers necessary materials and equipment; sets up, operates and maintains equipment and supplies including audio-visual equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the needs and control of the activities; assists with the expansion of existing programs an development of new materials.
• Prepares reports; may participate in basic client screening programs and provide information and/or referrals to other available community services.
• Assists clients improving their personal situation.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the prevention of Alcohol and Drug abuse among
youth.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. One (1) year college (30 units) in psychology,
sociology, addiction studies or related field may substitute for the required experience
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Move, set-up and operate equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Deal effectively with assigned groups.
• Work evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
• Make presentations.
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to situations.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Philosophy and goals of Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programs.
• A basic understanding of the needs, problems, attitudes, and behavior of clients served by the agency in the local community.
• Safe work practices.
• Supervision and work scheduling.
• Current youth music preferences and effective communication approaches.
• Social and cultural differences.

Ability to:

• Carry out verbal and written directions, organize and coordinate activities, and maintain records and repair reports.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Learn methods of controlling, directing and instructing participants individually and in groups.
• Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment and supplies.
• Interact and deal effectively with youth and assigned groups.
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with those contacted in the course of employment.
• Make sound decisions and take appropriate action.
• Select and appropriately screen music selections, and perform disc jockey functions.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
SICK LEAVE
.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 200 EPO
• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

• Calendar Year Maximums
• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance - Benefit based on highest quarter during previous calendar year. Employee pays premium.
LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 County-paid coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee.
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.