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10/21/2020

Community Health Specialist I or II

Ross County Health District

The Ross County Health District is actively seeking a motivated Community Health Specialist I or II to lead the agency’s Injury Prevention Program / Grant within the Division of Health Promotion and Quality Improvement.   The Injury Prevention Program focuses on drug overdose prevention for Ross County. 

Position Description:  The Community Health Specialist II- Injury Prevention utilizes public health concepts and theories to provide health promotion and disease prevention services to individuals, families, and population groups, in a and variety of settings focusing on drug overdose prevention. Participates in public health programs focusing on injury prevention and substance abuse prevention and working with community coalitions / organizations in policy development, program implementation, grant deliverables and program planning.  Public Health activities are directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction and health status improvement for individuals, families, and communities through systematic analysis of health data, health education and advocacy, coalition building and policy development. The Community Health Specialist - Injury Prevention is a grant funded program. 

Pay Range: pay is commensurate with education and professional experience. 

Hours: Full-time, Non-Exempt, classified, Occasional weekend or afterhours required

Benefits: Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), paid holidays; paid vacation (based on time in public service); paid sick leave; paid personal leave; health insurance; vision/ dental insurance, life insurance, and  wellness incentives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, planning or related field; MPA or MPH preferred
• Professional experience in grants management or development preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop, organize, motivate, and coordinate groups.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and organize data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff members, public officials, representatives, and other stakeholders and communicate effectively with various audiences (both in writing and verbally).
• Ability to prepare informative and accurate reports on program progress.
• Knowledge of Grants Administration Procedures and related Laws and Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the PHAB Accreditation process, familiarity of PHAB Standards, Measures, and Domains. 
• Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the agency’s insurance policy.
• Ability to pass a B.C.I Background Check and Drug Screening.

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to: Donna Atchison, Administrative Assistant – Human Resources email address:  datchison@rosscountyhealth.org

For questions: Contact Kelly Dennis, Director of Health Promotion and Quality Improvement by calling 740-779-9652 ext.  2322 or email kdennis@rosscountyhealth.org

Position open until filled.  A full position description can be seen on our website at http://rosscountyhealth.org/employment/

The Ross County Health District, as an equal opportunity employer, strives to hire and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the culture and demographics of the population we serve.

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