Health Planner-Public Health

Green County • Monroe, WI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The part-time, 16 hour/week Health Planner is a grant funded position responsible for assisting Green County Health Department in achieving its grant objectives and deliverables as outlined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). This position will create and modify preparedness related plans, coordinate training and exercises, and support the maturation of the department’s preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

Requirements

• One (1) year professional experience in a healthcare, public health, or community health setting is required.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation across Green County.
• If using a personal vehicle for transportation, proof of insurance is required.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) /Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications within one (1) year of employment are required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and customer service approach that is courteous, cooperative, and respectful with the public, clients, public officials, and colleagues.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing to clients, co-workers, and other professionals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to apply basic algebra principles; add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of Measure.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to create and interpret graphs and apply data to practical situations.
• Ability to learn new computer programs and new content areas.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve.
• Aptitude for self-direction and intrinsic motivation.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, turn, carry, push, pull, grasp, and reach.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability sufficient enough to communicate effectively in person and over the phone is required.
• The employee must be able to travel independently to various locations.
• Must be able to be fitted and wear NIOSH 95 mask or alternate, equivalent respiratory protection.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in health education or health related field preferred. However, equivalent health-related work experience may be considered in lieu of equivalent field of study.
• Experience with project or grant based work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the completion of an annual hazard vulnerability assessment (HVA).
• Identify and develop strategies to address equity gaps in dispensing/administering medical countermeasures.
• Organize and plan exercises and trainings with partners using a whole community approach that ensures the diversity of individuals and populations is addressed, specifically including those with access and functional needs.
• Maintain WEAVR and conduct at least one alerting drill (or utilize the system during an event) to alert registered volunteers.
• Participate in the regional HERC as an active member.
• Attend all relevant Wisconsin Department of Health Services webinars and communication sessions.
• Update mass dispensing and mass vaccination clinic sites in the Points of Dispensing Management tool on the PCA portal.
• Monitor and track all department staff preparedness training needs, ensuring use of professional development opportunities available.
• Maintain emergency contacts for staff assigned to preparedness and/or response roles on the PCA Portal.
• Manage program and services within current and projected resources for public health emergency preparedness.
• Contribute to the development of contingency plans and risk communication plans for department operations.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Benefits

• The County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level