Community Health Specialist

County of Adams•Friendship, WI

About The Position

Performs intermediate-advanced human support work facilitating community-focused initiatives to promote health and prevent disease, along with related duties as assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Public Health Officer. The position works with county buildings and sites, community organizations, worksites, schools, and the broader community to establish and sustain health promotion, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness initiatives. It coordinates with agency staff, government offices, medical providers, first responders, regional partners, and community stakeholders. The role also uses public health data, quality improvement and performance management processes, grant development, and media communications to support effective and accessible public health services. Duties may vary; the examples provided are indicative and not exhaustive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, epidemiology, or a related field, and moderate experience in public health, social services, health care, or education; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Obtain Incident Command System 100 and 200 training and National Incident Management System 700 training within six months of hire.
Obtain Incident Command System 300 and 400 training within one year of hire.
Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin.
Thorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures, including emergency and inclement weather policies.
Thorough knowledge of community-focused initiatives to promote health and prevent disease, and of preparing proposals and grant applications.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects; organize time, attend to detail, anticipate and plan for changing circumstances, and respond successfully to them.
Ability to use media and standard communication systems to market programs; make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; and operate standard office equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to use standard office and position-specific software.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other departments, and the general public.
Ability to perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodation when needed. The work requires occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds and may involve specified physical activities, equipment operation, environmental exposures, and specialized protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Facilitate implementation of community-focused initiatives to promote health and prevent disease across county buildings and sites, community organizations, worksites, schools, and the community.
Facilitate, implement, and coordinate multidisciplinary and interagency teams and coalitions; work with stakeholders to identify public health values and a shared vision for community action.
Establish, facilitate, and sustain initiatives, programs, and partnerships that engage stakeholders and community members in addressing community health and emergency preparedness priorities.
Plan, organize, and administer emergency preparedness activities for the agency, County, and region in collaboration with agency staff, County and city offices, medical providers, first responders, and regional partners.
Identify public health data sources; implement methods and instruments to collect valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data; and assess data to inform decisions.
Use quality improvement and performance management processes and techniques to improve public health program effectiveness; create, implement, and evaluate performance standards.
Evaluate cultural, social, and behavioral factors affecting access to and availability of public health services, and develop plans and initiatives addressing health inequities and diverse needs.
Facilitate preparation of proposals and grant applications for external funding, and help develop and maintain resources for health promotion and disease prevention initiatives.
Use radio, social media, newspapers, and standard communication systems to market programs and projects and provide community education.
Perform other related functions and duties as assigned or required.