Community Health Educator

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services – HHS Preparedness Community Health Educator (Preparedness Planner) Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a collaborative, motivated professional to join our Preparedness team. This position serves as a public health preparedness planner, playing a critical role in protecting the community by coordinating planning, training, exercises, and emergency response activities across the county. This position sits at the intersection of public health preparedness and broader Human Services emergency readiness, giving you exposure to a wide range of planning and response functions.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public health, community health education, education with at least a minor in health, or a closely related field.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in education, the behavioral sciences, or closely related field plus one-year work experience in planning and implementing community programs in public health.

Nice To Haves

Public health or community health practice
Emergency management or homeland security
Training and exercise development (HSEEP familiarity a plus)
Community-based emergency response organizations (CERT, MRC, or similar)

Responsibilities

Fulfilling deliverables under federal public health preparedness grants, including PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) and CRI (Cities Readiness Initiative)
Developing, updating, and maintaining public health emergency plans and associated documentation
Designing and delivering training programs and exercises for response teams and community partners
Supporting activations and real-world emergency response efforts
Coordinating with Healthcare Coalition partners and community-based response organizations
Contributing to broader HHS preparedness initiatives, including emergency sheltering operations, facility safety readiness, and departmental continuity planning

Benefits

health/dental/vision
life insurance
generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
pay for performance system
performance-based merit increases
non-base performance awards
balanced work-life culture
exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic
professional development opportunities
on-site fitness center
free parking