Manager I/II (Substance Use Prevention & Community Engagement)

Job Description:

Manager I/II (Substance Use Prevention & Community Engagement)

Description

About the Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE


Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Manager I/II to lead the Department’s substance use disorder (SUD) primary prevention initiatives, including opioid settlement-funded investments in prevention and efforts advanced through the Stanislaus County Opioid Safety Coalition.

The ideal candidate is a community-focused leader with demonstrated experience convening, developing, and sustaining community coalitions focused on broad public health issues, substance use prevention, and community well-being. This individual will bring diverse partners together, establish shared priorities, sustain participation, and translate collective goals into coordinated action.

The successful candidate will build effective partnerships across behavioral health, public health, health care, schools, community-based organizations, public agencies, managed care plans, and public safety. Engaging individuals, families, and community leaders in shaping prevention strategies will be essential to strengthening community supports and improving access to resources.

The ideal candidate will understand evidence-based prevention practices, program development, performance measurement, and the administration of programs supported by multiple funding sources with distinct programmatic, fiscal, data, and reporting requirements. This includes aligning prevention investments with community needs and evaluating their impact.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, relationship-building, communication, and program management skills, along with the ability to translate community input, data, and regulatory requirements into practical strategies and measurable outcomes.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
Oral Examination: Week of November 9, 2026

To learn more about BHRS opportunities, visit www.stancounty.com/bhrs/



Questions? We're Here to Help!
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Recruitment Team at (209) 525-6112 or [email protected].



THE POSITION

This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to shape an integrated approach to substance use disorder (SUD) primary prevention, opioid settlement-funded prevention initiatives, and community capacity building. The Manager I/II will bring together BHRS, community partners, individuals, and families to strengthen prevention efforts, expand community supports, improve access to resources, and help people connect with the services they need.

The Manager I/II will lead BHRS’ SUD primary prevention portfolio, including opioid and overdose prevention, public awareness and education, community outreach, youth and school engagement, and health care provider education. The position will also provide management support for the Stanislaus County Opioid Safety Coalition and Suicide Prevention Collaborative, helping partners establish shared priorities, coordinate activities, and assess progress. In collaboration with community partners, the Manager will support community awareness events, including 5K walk/run events that promote prevention, wellness, and connection.

A central focus of this role is strengthening the community’s capacity to support prevention and well-being. This includes engaging residents and community leaders, supporting local networks, and equipping partners with information and resources to recognize emerging needs and connect individuals and families with appropriate support. The Manager will help ensure these efforts reflect the cultural, linguistic, and geographic diversity of the communities BHRS serves.

The Manager will oversee applicable Substance Use Block Grant-funded primary prevention activities to ensure alignment with federal and state requirements, evidence-based prevention practices, and required prevention strategies. Responsibilities will include coordinating program implementation, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely and accurate data collection and reporting across funding sources.

Working across organizational and system boundaries, the Manager I/II will strengthen partnerships among community-based organizations, schools, health care providers, public agencies, managed care plans, public safety, individuals, and families. The position will use data and community input to identify priorities, develop responsive strategies, evaluate outcomes, and strengthen connections between communities and the behavioral health system.

Success in this role requires the ability to convene and support multisector coalitions, bring diverse partners together around shared goals, navigate program and funding requirements, and translate community needs into practical action and measurable results. This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys engaging communities, solving problems, and developing programs that make a meaningful difference for individuals and families.

Typical Tasks

• Provides leadership and oversight for BHRS SUD primary prevention, community capacity building, education, and community engagement initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs, projects, and strategies designed to prevent substance use, reduce opioid-related harm, strengthen community supports, and improve access to behavioral health resources.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of SUD primary prevention, community education, outreach, and capacity-building activities.
• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of member and family navigation and effective referral pathways designed to reduce barriers and improve successful connections to services.
• Convenes, develops, and sustains community coalitions involving public agencies, health care providers, managed care plans, community-based organizations, schools, public safety agencies, individuals, and families to establish shared priorities and coordinate prevention efforts.
• Facilitates meetings, workgroups, coalitions, and collaborative planning efforts involving diverse stakeholders.
• Identifies emerging community needs and opportunities and develops strategies to address them.
• Uses available data, research, and community input to inform program priorities and evaluate outcomes.
• Develops public awareness, outreach, prevention, and educational initiatives for diverse audiences.
• Coordinates community engagement activities and expands outreach to underserved and high-risk populations.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to community partners regarding prevention, behavioral health resources, community capacity building, and system navigation.
• Strengthens the capacity of families, community organizations, and other partners to recognize behavioral health needs, develop natural and community-based supports, and connect individuals to appropriate resources.
• Oversees contracts, agreements, budgets, funding allocations, and other administrative activities associated with assigned programs and initiatives.
• Monitors program performance, outcomes, expenditures, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local funding requirements.
• Prepares reports, presentations, recommendations, and other materials for department leadership, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Represents BHRS at community meetings, interagency committees, public events, and other forums.
• Provides supervision, direction, and professional development to assigned staff.
• Coordinates with other BHRS programs and County departments to promote integrated and consistent approaches to prevention, behavioral health access, system navigation and community education.
• Stays current on emerging trends, evidence-based practices, legislation, funding requirements, and other developments affecting SUD prevention, behavioral health access, community engagement, and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of public administration and program management.
• Community-based SUD prevention, education, outreach, and engagement strategies.
• Opioid use, overdose prevention, substance use disorders, and related behavioral health issues.
• Evidence-based prevention, education, harm reduction, and community engagement practices.
• Principles and practices of community collaboration and partnership development.
• Behavioral health systems, service access, navigation, referral pathways, and coordination across systems.
• Strategies for strengthening natural and community-based supports for individuals and families.
• Data collection, analysis, performance measurement, and outcome evaluation.
• Grant administration, contracts, budgets, and fiscal management as applicable to assigned programs.
• Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and funding requirements applicable to assigned programs, including requirements applicable to SUBG-funded SUD primary prevention activities.
• Principles of managing programs and activities supported by multiple funding sources with distinct programmatic, fiscal, data, and reporting requirements.
• Current trends, emerging issues, and resources related to opioid prevention and behavioral health access.
• Principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and employee development.
• Public communication and community engagement practices.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Planning, organizing, and managing complex programs and projects.
• Building and maintaining effective partnerships with diverse organizations and community stakeholders.
• Facilitating meetings, coalitions, workgroups, and collaborative planning efforts.
• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives and work plans.
• Analyzing information and data and using findings to inform program decisions.
• Translating prevention science, community needs, data, and funding requirements into practical programs and strategies.
• Developing approaches that strengthen community partnerships and natural supports, improve navigation and referral pathways, and reduce barriers to behavioral health resources.
• Managing programs and activities supported by multiple funding sources while maintaining appropriate programmatic, fiscal, data, and reporting accountability.
• Developing creative and practical solutions to complex problems.
• Communicating effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of expertise.
• Preparing clear and effective reports, presentations, recommendations, and other written materials.
• Managing competing priorities, timelines, and resources.
• Leading and motivating staff toward achievement of program and organizational goals.
• Establishing effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Representing the County professionally in community and interagency settings.
• Lead collaborative initiatives involving multiple agencies, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Translate community needs, data, and research into practical programs and strategies.
• Develop consensus and maintain productive relationships among stakeholders with differing perspectives and priorities.
• Exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions within established authority.
• Analyze complex issues, identify alternatives, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Adapt to changing priorities, emerging issues, and evolving community needs.
• Establish priorities and effectively manage time, resources, and competing demands.
• Foster an environment of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate employees effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, community partners, service providers, and the public.
• Work effectively with individuals and communities from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and professional backgrounds.
  

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION FOR ALL LEVELS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, Behavioral health, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health or a related field; AND
  

MANAGER I

• One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience coordinating programs, projects, or community initiatives in community health, behavioral health, substance use prevention, public health, social services, or a related field.
  

MANAGER II

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible management experience leading programs, projects, or multi-agency initiatives in community health, behavioral health, substance use prevention, public health, social services, or a closely related field.
  

Progressively responsible experience as listed above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Proof of education may be required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-6112 to make other arrangements. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered “at will” for labor relations purposes. The individual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONSArrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTSApplication and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

DISCLAIMER
Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$74,505.60 - $125,049.60 Annually