Community Health Specialist

Gila, County of•Globe, AZ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to be a reliable resource for community members by providing education on health and well-being. This role involves interacting with the public, implementing curricula that promotes healthy behaviors, and developing ways to reach various County populations through presentations, media, and one-on-one counseling. The specialist will also coordinate and/or attend community events, administer clinical services as needed, and produce/utilize program reports. Additionally, this position provides project research and clerical support on process improvement projects. The role requires training colleagues, explaining County procedures, responding to public inquiries, participating in meetings, and creating/editing various documents including reports and press releases. Interactions with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups are extensive via telephone, email, and in person.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with additional specialized or technical training courses, and two (2) years directly related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Customer and personal service knowledge.
Sales and marketing knowledge.
Communications and media knowledge.
Finance and accounts payable knowledge.
Creative writing skills.
Customer service skills.
Public speaking skills (large groups).
Presentation skills (small to medium groups).
Persuading and influencing skills.
Diversity awareness.
Time management and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to express one's self orally.
Ability to express self through written words.
Ability to recognize problems.
Ability to make sense of multiple data.
Ability to consider options, risks and benefits.

Nice To Haves

May require Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification.
Certified in CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

Interacts with the public on a regular basis and implements curricula that promotes healthy behaviors.
Continually develops ways to reach various County populations through presentations, media and one-on-one counseling.
Coordinates and/or attends community events promoting health and well-being.
Administers clinical services as needed.
Produces and/or utilizes program reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Provides project research and clerical support on process improvement projects.
Trains colleagues, explains County procedures or processes, responds to public inquiries and participates in meetings.
Creates or edits documents, formal letters, emails, reports and press releases.
Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.