Description

Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) department is seeking to hire a B ilingual - A la Raiz/To the Root Project Director. The A la RaÍz /To the Root Project Director works as part of the Community Substance Abuse Prevention Program (CSAP) at Boulder County Public Health (BCPH). The position provides program planning on the prevention, early intervention and harm reduction of substance use, and promotion of mental health. This position is responsible for leading a data driven and culturally sustaining process to find and address the root causes of substance use for Latine and LGBTQIA+ youth in Boulder County. Working with the CSAP Program Manager and other team members, this position collaborates closely with community-based coalitions, community members, and organizations to implement evidence-based public health strategies, including policy, communications, and system change. The position will manage qualitative and quantitative data collection and manage communication and reporting to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration).

As part of BCPH’s Community Health Division, the CSAP Program emphasizes a strengths-based approach to increasing protective factors for youth and young adults while promoting the principles of Positive Youth Development in Boulder County. This position is supported by a grant from SAMHSA through February 2026.

Le/La/El Director del Proyecto A la Raíz /To the Root trabaja como parte del Programa Comunitario de Prevención del Abuso de Sustancias (CSAP) en el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Boulder (BCPH). El puesto proporciona planificación de programas sobre prevención, intervención temprana y reducción de daños del uso de sustancias, y promoción de la salud mental. Este puesto es responsable de liderar un proceso de sustentación cultural que también será basado en datos para encontrar y abordar las causas fundamentales del uso de sustancias para los jóvenes latines y LGBTQIA+ en el condado de Boulder. Al trabajar con la administradora del programa CSAP y otros miembros del equipo, este puesto colabora estrechamente con coaliciones comunitarias, miembros de la comunidad y organizaciones para implementar estrategias de salud pública basadas en evidencia, incluidas políticas, comunicaciones y cambios en el sistema. El puesto administrará la recopilación de datos cualitativos y cuantitativos y administrará la comunicación y los informes a SAMHSA (Administración de Salud Mental y Abuso de Sustancias).

Como parte de la División de Salud Comunitaria de BCPH, el Programa CSAP enfatiza un enfoque basado en fortalezas para aumentar los factores de protección para adolescentes y adultos jóvenes mientras promueve los principios del Desarrollo Positivo Adolescente en el Condado de Boulder. Este puesto está respaldado por una subvención de SAMHSA hasta febrero del 2026.

This is a full-time, benefited position. This position will work Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with flexibility and with evening and weekend community events. This position will work remotely and out of the Public Health Sundquist building located at 3482 Broadway St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $67,944.00 - $82,896.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: week of June 5th
• First Round Interviews: week of June 9th
• Second Round Interviews: week of June 14th
• Language Proficiency Test: week of June 15th
• Reference Check: week of June 15th

Examples of Duties

• Manages the day-to-day implementation of the A la Raiz/To the Root project
• Mobilizes community partnerships to identify and solve community health problems such as substance use and negative mental health outcomes, leveraging resources and promoting coordinated efforts toward shared goals, which include developing relationships and convening and facilitating meetings and work groups
• Supervises, coaches, and conducts performance evaluations for the Community Health Research and Engagement Specialist
• Utilizes multiple sources of data to monitor and analyze health status among community residents. Uses these data to identify root causes and contributing factors to be addressed through interventions to reduce substance use and promote mental health
• Applies established public health concepts and evidence to plan and implement strategies that address community needs. This includes population-based strategies that provide people with information and resources to make informed decisions about healthy behaviors; promote organizational and public policy to support individual and community health efforts; and establish healthy social norms related to use of alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs
• Trains internal staff and community partners on prevention and harm reduction best practices and planning methodologies
• Identifies model interventions from around the state and nation and assesses applicability as innovative solutions
• Creates and maintains diverse community- and agency-based partnerships that advance agency, division, and program goals
• Acts as an advocate for LGBTQIA+ and Latine persons at all times
• Maintains an intersectional and anti-oppressive racial justice lens throughout all areas of work
• In partnership with the community, develops community and social media messaging around substance use prevention and harm reduction.
• Assists in grant-writing efforts, prepares grant reports, and monitors contract requirements
• Monitors, reports, and assesses project budget resources and opportunities; administers assigned resources; and makes budget recommendations that reflect project and department priorities
• Develops, implements, and monitors systems of program data collection to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of interventions
• As needed, represents BCPH in relevant local and state substance abuse efforts, including coalitions, committees, and work groups
• Attends local, regional, and national trainings, as required
• Participates in BCPH Community Health Division efforts to create a community that trusts, values, and respects youth through the promotion of youth protective factors and the principles of Positive Youth Development
• Enlists others to advance the vision of the program and the agency
• Performs related duties, as required
• May be reassigned in emergency situations (floods, wildfires, disease outbreaks, etc.)

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, social work, human services, youth development, social science research or a related field; and 2 years of professional experience in public health, social science research, community engagement or related programs. Additional related education may apply toward required experience.

BILINGUAL SKILLS:

• Applicants must demonstrate fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized demonstration and written and oral testing.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a criminal background investigation with fingerprinting

• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, adequate insurance, and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Limited regional travel, as needed.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Strong community development/collaboration skills, including ability to identify and build key partnerships.
• Knowledge of key public health concepts, including the social determinants of health, population-based practice, evidence-based practice, community risk and protective factors, and theories of behavior change.
• Demonstrated commitment to support, empower, and center LGBTQIA+ and Latine youth.
• Experience and knowledge of LGBTQIA+ policy issues that impact LGBTQIA+ youth, its intersections, and other underserved identities.
• Ability to critically engage with and help others to engage with the ways in which our own multifaceted identities inform how we engage with the community and affect social change.
• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to health and racial equity.
• Thorough knowledge of behavioral and mental health and harm reduction.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Skilled in effective grant management.
• Team building and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to supervise and support project staff and volunteers.
• Excellent written and oral communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Administrative skills in planning, organizing, prioritizing, budgeting, problem-solving, and negotiation.
• Ability to effectively plan and implement projects and activities while meeting designated timelines.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, community partners, and the public while demonstrating integrity, respect, and collaboration.
• Ability to publicly represent the program and agency in a professional manner.
• Strong computer and technology literacy skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.