JOB
EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY!JOIN OUR PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT TEAM!Benton County is currently seeking candidates and accepting applications for the role of COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST in the Public Health Department.* Recruitment will remain open until position is filled. * Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the initial review of applications starting on Monday, July 1st, 2024.The Hiring Wage for This Position Is $29.94 Per Hour. NOTE: Please provide an unofficial copy of your College Transcript(s) and Certification(s) if you should have any that pertain to this position, at the time of application for HR review by simply uploading them with your application. If preferred, you may also email an unofficial copy of your College Transcript(s) and Certification(s) if you should have, to the attention of Human Resources at hr@co.benton.mn.us. PLEASE NOTE: You do have the option to attach a copy of your unofficial College Transcript(s) and Certification(s) if you should have any that pertain to this position, along with a copy of your most recent resume and any other supporting documents you wish to attach to your application before submitting your application. These supporting documents are helpful during the application review process.PLEASE NOTE: In some cases, Benton County, may still require upon hire, a Sealed Transcript to be provided to the Human Resource Department for review.NOTE: This position will work in areas such as planning, communications, outreach, and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership grant. Work hours may occur on evenings and weekends. Position SummaryPromotes individual and population health through the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and education initiatives and health behavior- change programs in a variety of settings for the diverse populations of Benton County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsA. Informs, educates, and empowers the public regarding public health issues of local importance utilizing appropriate communication and educational methods for targeted individuals adapted to age, and diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.B. Participates in community engagement. B.1. Establishes, leads, and maintains community partnerships, multidisciplinary and/or interagency teams and/or key stakeholders. B.2. Maintains social media pages, employee blog, and submits press releases.C. Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation and communication of public health initiatives and programs.D. Participates in grant processes; application, objectives and work plans, implementation, outcome evaluation, tracking and reporting relative to designated program areas.E. Participates in the collection and interpretation of data to determine current health status concerns, imminent risks, and readiness of the population as it relates to public health issues. E.1. Develops reports and info graphics to share public health data.F. Participates in organizational capacity building and training activities to advance public health competencies.G. Facilitates car seat checks, education, and distributions.H. Plans, writes, and exercises public health emergency preparedness plans and participates in state and local emergency preparedness activities.I. Responsible for using quality improvement (QI) and performance management (PM) processes and/or techniques to improve effectiveness of public health programs.Additional FunctionsA. Attend trainings as needed.B. Responsible for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups and contributing to a work environment where continual improvements in practice are pursued.C. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations relating to public health programs.B. Ability to perform effectively in environments with workload changes and competing demands.C. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.D. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.E. Ability to administer operating rules and procedures under management guidance.F. Ability to use considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate and interpret data from several sources; interpretation of guidelines, policies and procedures is required.G. Ability to maintain communication with outside and inside contacts on matters requiring cooperation, explanation, and persuasion.Physical Demands & Working ConditionsA. Work is performed in the office and in the community. Options for telework (when not required to be in office or in the community) may be permitted at the discretion of the Department Head.B. Work is performed in the office and in the community. Headaches, eyestrain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and related occupational hazards associated with computer work reflect the most common potential for injury.C. Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).D. May encounter verbal abuse and threats from hostile and frustrated clients.E. Community sites may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals, and animals.F. This position is exposed to mental effort and stress.G. This position frequently performs work under moderate attention to detail and deadlines.H. Fit Testing upon hire or annually or (as needed Just in Time).Hours of WorkA. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work duties may also occur on some evenings and weekends as needed. Equipment UtilizedA. Office equipment, medical equipment, computer hardware and software and operate an automobile.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.