Description

The Riverside University Health System - Behavior Health (BH) Department seeks a Program Coordinator I for the Friday Night Live (FNL) Program in Moreno Valley. FNL programs are school and community-based peer prevention clubs designed to positively engage young people in preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-related problems.

Within established guidelines and under the general direction of a division director, manager or supervisor, incumbents of the Program Coordinator I class provide program direction, training, staff supervision, implement program policies and mandates, monitor program activities, and evaluate their effectiveness. Incumbents in this class coordinate and supervise a program that due to its budget, size, and/or level of staff and the nature of the program duties performed, is considered small.

Schedule: Monday-Friday , 8:00am-4:30pm schedule.

What we are looking for in candidates:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of administrative or supervisory experience which includes the coordination, management, or administration of medical care, behavioral or public health, environmental health, animal services programs, or early care and education programs.
• At least one year of experience working directly with youth or in a youth development capacity
• Prior alcohol, tobacco and other drugs prevention experience with school aged youth (4th-12th grade)
• Experience hosting workshops and events, preferably with youth
• Creating content material and visual presentations
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PP) and Digital Publishing software (Adobe Illustrator, Canva)
• Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, early mornings and occasional overnights
• Ability to lift/push/pull 30-45lbs
• Must have a valid CDL and insurance
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.
We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you'll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you're passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health• Establish program goals and objectives and determine priorities; provide supervision, technical assistance, and consultation to program staff.

• Interpret and implement state and federal program mandates; establish and interpret program policy; monitor and evaluate program activities and budget expenditures; collect and analyze statistical data.

• Develop and write proposals for grant applications; may determine medical eligibility and authorize expenditure of program funds for diagnosis and treatment or delivery of services.

• May supervise staff in the preparation of case records, the determination of financial eligibility, the encumbrance of accounts, and the preparation of required reports.

• May communicate directly with physicians and other healthcare providers or managers concerning individual cases and administrative matters as appropriate.

• Serve as liaison with funding authority and departmental fiscal unit regarding program financial issues.

• Prepare annual and quarterly reports; meet with interested community organizations to promote program goals.

• Conduct educational outreach activities and develop program information materials for distribution to organizations, community groups, schools, and the general public.

• Represent the department at meetings with local, state, and federal program representatives; prepare a variety of reports, records, and correspondence.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in health education, nutrition, healthcare or hospital administration, public health, business or public administration, health science, communication/journalism, zoology, early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Experience: Two years of administrative or supervisory experience which includes the coordination, management, or administration of medical care, behavioral or public health, environmental health, animal services programs, or early care and education programs.

Knowledge of: Administrative principles applicable to the organization and functions of program planning, implementation, and evaluation; elements of supervision and principles of personnel management; budget preparation and control; grantsmanship; medical terminology; public relations and marketing.

Ability to: Supervise, train, and coordinate the work of program staff; analyze operations and services related to programs; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations to project probable impact to the organization; develop and prepare grant applications; monitor expenditures and maintain fiscal control; establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, federal and state program agencies, and the general public; prepare comprehensive and clear oral and written reports and presentations.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Other certification, registration, or license may be required depending on the position. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

General Information

Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Angela Levinsonvia email at alevinson@rivco.org or 951-955-5562.