What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Specialist position at State of South Carolina?
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Provides leadership in the assessment of state, regional, county health data, community resources and processes to determine at-risk populations and risk factors to be addressed. Facilitates the development of community health assessments and community planning to identify strategic issues and priority health problems.
Implements evidenced-based policy, systems, and environmental change strategies directed toward community health improvement. Provides consultation, and technical assistance to health department staff, community organizations, health care systems, programs, and local coalitions/task forces addressing social determinants of health, population health and chronic disease risk reduction for at-risk populations.
Establishes/maintains strong working relationships with stakeholders, including other programs, government agencies, and non-governmental lay and professional groups to build support for chronic disease prevention and control. Uses effective community engagement strategies to facilitate coordination/collaboration and address chronic disease issues. Leverage resources to impact prevention and create partnerships.
Evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of programmatic and community-based interventions through the collection/analysis of process and outcome variables. Maintains and submits requested reports to region leadership and program management in a timely manner.
Participates in required state, regional and program meetings/courses. Participates in training to improve health education skills to maintain or develop content specific proficiency, and keeps abreast of changes in program standards, policies, and procedures (including Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)/Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credentialing).
Performs other related duties as assigned including community outreach for special projects and/or public health preparedness/emergencies.
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion or a closely related field such as psychology, biology, sociology, education or physical education and health education experience.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
Bachelor's degree in health education, Public Health Education, School Health Education, Community Health Education, Health Promotion or a closely related field that confers Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) eligibility and two (2) years of health education experience; or a master's degree in the above and one (1) year of health education experience.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) / Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) or CHES/MCHES.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
•State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions
Salary : $38,985 - $55,559
