Behavioral Health Education Specialist I​/II

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2026.

The Butte County Department of Behavioral Health Prevention Unit houses school and community-based programs aimed at building partnerships for positive and healthy community development to engage individuals as resources in their community. The Prevention Unit offers an array of services aimed to promote positive emotional health and well‑being, reduce stigma and prevent the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

For more information about the Prevention Unit, please visit Butte Youth Now | Butte County Department of Behavioral Health

The eligible list established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular, full‑time, part‑time, temporary (Extra Help) and/or Sunset basis. For terms and conditions concerning Extra Help with Butte County, see Section 6.13c of the Butte County Personnel Rules.

THE SUNSET POSITION IS SET TO END June 30, 2026. An allocated position that is limited in duration to a particular period of time, usually because the funding source for the position is not ongoing. Sunset positions have the same privileges and benefits as any other regular help County position. For terms and conditions concerning the appointment of a Sunset employee, see the 2019 Adopted Personnel Rules

Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant’s ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant’s education, training and experience (full‑time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions must also be included and detailed in the Work Experience section of this application.

See Resume is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

Under immediate (Behavioral Health Education Specialist I) general (Behavioral Health Education Specialist II) supervision, provides outreach services and promotes community awareness of behavioral health issues; educates Butte County citizens on health issues, and assists in accessing community services; may coordinate the work of other staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives immediate (Behavioral Health Education Specialist I) general (Behavioral Health Education Specialist II) supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Behavioral Health Education Specialist I: This is the entry‑level classification in the Behavioral Health Education Specialist series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine behavioral health education activities. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Behavioral Health Education Specialist II‑level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Behavioral Health Education Specialist II: This is the journey‑level classification in the Behavioral Health Education Specialist series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Behavioral Health Education Specialist I‑level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures…