Health Education And Promotion Coordinator - Cfc

Sutter County Human Resources•Yuba City, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Incumbents are responsible for a program area which includes new program development and/or revision and implementation of current programs. Positions may act as support staff or lead person for other health related programs. Positions receive indirect supervision within a framework of departmental policies and procedures. Performs a full range of complex tasks within a framework of established procedures. Within the Children & Families Commission, the position supports the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood health and family-support initiatives, including health and developmental screening, care coordination and referral systems, community outreach, and emerging Medi-Cal/CalAIM service-delivery infrastructure for children prenatal through age five and their families. The ideal candidate will have experience working within early childhood, public health, healthcare, or family-serving systems and a strong understanding of the needs of children prenatal through age five and their families. The successful candidate will bring experience with health, developmental, and/or behavioral screening and referral; family engagement and community outreach; care coordination; program development and implementation; data collection and outcome monitoring; and cross-sector collaboration. Experience with Medi-Cal, CalAIM, Community Health Worker services, Enhanced Care Management, Community Supports, closed-loop referral systems, or other healthcare reimbursement and service-delivery models is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, adaptable systems thinker who can translate program requirements into practical workflows, build strong relationships with families and community partners, and help develop sustainable infrastructure that improves access to services and outcomes for young children and families. Please Note: This position may perform work remotely; however, regular in-person attendance is required for meetings, community outreach, service delivery, and other job-related activities. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to six months. NOTICES: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications. Follow Sutter County! Stay updated with our social media accounts:

Requirements

Principles and practices necessary to plan, implement and direct specialized public health programs
Functions and purposes of public, private and volunteer health agencies
Principles, methods and materials of public health education and appropriate channels of public information
Principles of educational psychology
Public health issues such as personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, public health laboratory services, communicable disease controls, public health statistics, community sociological and economical characteristics
Research techniques
Statistical methods, principles and practices
Grant development
Basic mathematics
Standard office equipment and audio/visual equipment
Basic computer applications and techniques
Ability to organize, plan, implement, and coordinate health education program objectives and policies in a diverse and complex organization
Ability to gain public support and the cooperation of public officials, medical organizations, practitioners, and lay groups in furthering a well-rounded public health program
Ability to prepare public health informational materials and news releases
Ability to define problem areas and collect, interpret, and evaluate data
Ability to define and select alternatives
Ability to rationalize and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
Ability to provide general supervision to subordinate staff
Ability to instruct, persuade and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and business interests
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with public and private health agencies, staff members, and the general public
Ability to organize, promote and conduct public meetings
Ability to speak effectively in public
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to operate standard office equipment and audio/visual equipment
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to utilize various software programs relevant to the position
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and a Master's Degree in Public Health Administration or Education with a specialization in community health; or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.
Some positions may require a Master’s Degree from a program of study accredited by the American Public Health Association.
Requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another
Some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies
Sufficient strength and coordination for lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying the weight of audio visual equipment and supplies used for presentations.
All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.
This classification may require a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within early childhood, public health, healthcare, or family-serving systems
Strong understanding of the needs of children prenatal through age five and their families
Experience with health, developmental, and/or behavioral screening and referral
Family engagement and community outreach
Care coordination
Program development and implementation
Data collection and outcome monitoring
Cross-sector collaboration
Experience with Medi-Cal, CalAIM, Community Health Worker services, Enhanced Care Management, Community Supports, closed-loop referral systems, or other healthcare reimbursement and service-delivery models
Collaborative, adaptable systems thinker who can translate program requirements into practical workflows
Ability to build strong relationships with families and community partners
Ability to help develop sustainable infrastructure that improves access to services and outcomes for young children and families.

Responsibilities

Develops, conducts, and evaluates educational and informational programs in health maintenance and health problems and prevention.
Provides general administrative guidance and supervision for the Health Education Unit, develops and tracks Health Education Program outcomes and tasks.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives related to assigned program.
Plans, organizes and supervises the development and presentation of health education and prevention programs.
Works with department staff, public/private agencies, and other interested individuals and groups to develop a coordinated health education programs for the community.
Develops grant proposals and budgets, monitors grant expenditures and invoices; maintains related records, prepares administrative reports and correspondence with local and state agencies.
Assesses community health education needs and develops programs to meet those needs.
Researches, compiles and prepares reports and documentation on program activities; analyzes program and develops corrective action, maintains records of findings and corrective actions.
Represents function on committees, outside organizations, and at staff subcommittees as necessary; coordinates program activities with other divisions and outside agencies.
Researches and evaluates community risk groups and develops education programs for target groups, in conjunction with staff and other health specialists.
Organizes and coordinates community health education functions such as health fairs, outreach events and leads planning for annual Public Health week activities.
Develops, implements, and evaluates client satisfaction surveys.
Provides consultation, advice, networking and support services to county and community organizations as appropriate.
Coordinates with local businesses for health outreach.
Develops, implements, and coordinates the preparation and dissemination of health information to the public, community groups and other agencies.
Coordinates messaging on the Sutter County website and social media for the Public Health Branch, including Facebook, Instagram and other approved social media platforms to disseminate health information.
Provides education to the community; teaches classes and gives presentations; appears before community groups to discuss timely health education projects.
Provides health education training for professional staff, volunteers and community-based organizations.
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, to include assigning work, handling employee concerns and problems, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Gathers information and statistical data; performs research and conducts studies; and disseminates educational information.
Prepares comprehensive reports related to program operations and activities.
Assists in preparing health education program budgets.
Develops and prepares materials relating to health education grants.
Prepares and/or generates various correspondence and documentation.
Operates a computer to enter, modify and review data.
Reviews various program reports, budgets, documentation and processes, forwards, or takes other action as appropriate.
Assists in planning and implementing program policies and procedures.
Evaluates proposals for mini-grant funds.
Assists with flu shot clinic and other Public Health activities.
Maintains departmental files and records.
Maintains inventory of departmental supplies, initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
Answers the telephone and provides information.
Responds to requests for information or assistance.
Attends meetings and conferences.