Project Liaison, Health, Safety & Prevention at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The ultimate goal of our student programs is to prepare students for college and careers by building academic content knowledge and developing competencies in the areas of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and character. Our student programs foster safe, supportive learning environments and build a strong sense of community on school campuses throughout Orange County. The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is seeking a knowledgeable professional to serve as Project Liaison, Health, Safety & Prevention. The Project Liaison will assist in the implementation of health, safety, and prevention programs for school districts and community organizations by providing technical assistance and training to school and community program staff; and provide responsible support to higher level management staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in elementary or secondary education, health education, child and adolescent studies, and/or counseling. • Three (3) years of responsible experience with peer-helping programs, youth development programs or school-based programs, or elementary or secondary education. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience in implementing health, safety, and prevention programs in educational or community settings. How did you ensure the programs met their objectives, and what strategies did you use to engage students, educators, and community members? 2. Describe a time when you collaborated with multiple stakeholders, including educators, community members, and local organizations, to develop and implement a health, safety, or prevention program. What challenges did you face, and how did you ensure effective communication and cooperation among all parties involved? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in elementary or secondary education, health education, child and adolescent studies, and/or counseling. • Three (3) years of responsible experience with peer-helping programs, youth development programs or school-based programs, or elementary or secondary education. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience in implementing health, safety, and prevention programs in educational or community settings. How did you ensure the programs met their objectives, and what strategies did you use to engage students, educators, and community members? 2. Describe a time when you collaborated with multiple stakeholders, including educators, community members, and local organizations, to develop and implement a health, safety, or prevention program. What challenges did you face, and how did you ensure effective communication and cooperation among all parties involved? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
7/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/27/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$7,458.00 - $9,091.00 Monthly
$7,458.00 - $9,091.00 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 17. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
210 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.