Community Health Specialist 2

Delaware Public Health District • Delaware Office, OH

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About The Position

The Delaware Public Health District seeks a full-time Community Health Specialist (CHS 2) for the Community Health Division. The role supports assessment, planning, and improvement, community engagement, and health education. The CHS promotes individual and population health through health promotion and education initiatives and health behavior-change programs in a variety of settings and with populations represented in Delaware County.

The position focuses on child injury prevention, including car seat safety, teen driver safety, child fatality review, bicycle and e-bike safety, water safety, and adverse childhood experiences. It also focuses on underserved and vulnerable populations in Delaware County and involves participation in community coalitions and implementation of strategies within the Community Health Improvement Plan. Work includes developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and public health initiatives, building and maintaining partnerships, and managing work plans and timelines. The role handles multiple initiatives and projects that may evolve over time and may require non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet community needs.

Requirements

• One to three years of relevant experience.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, health promotion, or a related field preferred.
• Child Passenger Safety Technician certification preferred or to be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, health promotion, or a related field.
• Child Passenger Safety Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote individual and population health through health promotion, education initiatives, and health behavior-change programs.
• Work on child injury prevention initiatives, including car seat safety, teen driver safety, child fatality review, bicycle and e-bike safety, water safety, and adverse childhood experiences.
• Participate in community coalitions, including SAFE Kids Central Ohio, Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership, and Strengthening Families.
• Focus on underserved and vulnerable populations in Delaware County.
• Provide technical assistance to individuals, community groups, and agencies regarding policy, systems, and environmental change.
• Lead strategies within the Community Health Improvement Plan.
• Seek new funding opportunities, write grants, budget, and manage deliverables.
• Conduct outreach in settings such as schools, fairs and festivals, and partner organizations, focused on Community Health priorities.
• Provide health education presentations and programs on children’s and youth health issues.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and public health initiatives.
• Support policy development and establish, lead, and maintain community partnerships.
• Manage work plans and timelines across multiple evolving initiatives and projects.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 11 holidays and 20 hours of administrative leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness perks.
• Retirement package.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• On-site fitness center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level