Public Health Coordinator - Homelessness Response

Marathon County•Wausau, WI

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About The Position

The Public Health Coordinator - Homelessness Response position leads system-level efforts to improve coordination, accessibility, and performance across the network of public, private, and nonprofit partners serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Marathon County. Work includes developing and supporting collaborative partnerships; facilitating system-wide problem-solving processes; identifying and addressing gaps in service navigation; coordinating development of performance indicators and data dashboards; engaging municipal partners; ensuring alignment with County health priorities; and supporting policy, ordinance, and grant-development activities. The position is not responsible for direct case management, supervisory duties, or oversight of programs or staff but requires strong facilitation, coordination, and analytical skills to bring system partners together around common goals. This position leads efforts related to Community Health Improvement programming and projects and reports to the Community Health Improvement Director. On-site interviews are anticipated to be held the week of January 5, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, community health education, nonprofit management, human services, public administration, or a closely related field, and 3-5 years of experience in roles involving system coordination, community partnership development, human services, public health, or related work; or a suitable combination of the above education and experience.
Valid driver's license and driving record that meets County standards or the ability to obtain reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Highly qualified candidates may possess experience or training in project management, homeless services coordination, or related professional certifications including a Certified Health Education Specialist certification; however, no specific certifications are required.

Responsibilities

Provides system-level coordination of homelessness response activities in collaboration with Marathon County departments, municipal partners, community-based organizations, regional partners, and state agencies.
Facilitates the establishment of a clear vision, operating principles, goals, objectives, and performance measures, leveraging real-time data dashboards.
Facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the countywide vision and strategies.
Collaborates to develop, implement, and evaluate policy, system, and environmental changes.
Develops effective and inclusive change management strategies, frameworks, and comprehensive project plans.
Develops strategies that drive results by staying current in related state and federal policies and applying evidence-based practices.
Contributes to a unified countywide financing strategy that provides transparency and awareness of dedicated funding sources from state, federal, local, and philanthropic sources.
Builds strategic partnerships with public, private, regional, and state entities to maximize impact and improve system effectiveness.
Communicates with news media via press releases and interviews.
Conducts training and educational programs for the public, customers, and staff.
Responds to general department questions from citizens and governmental officials.
Develops, composes, and organizes a variety of professional-level reports.
Collects population-level and program-specific data, integrating evaluation findings into Marathon County's community data dashboard.
Supports a positive organizational culture aligned with department and Community Health Improvement team values.
Performs other related departmental duties as assigned.