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04/29/2021
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 Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program / Grant within the Division of Health Promotion and Quality Improvement.
Position Description: The Community Health Specialist will utilize public health concepts and theories to provide health promotion and chronic disease prevention services in Ross County, OH. The position will participate in public health program planning for tobacco cessation / prevention services and other selected grant deliverables. The Community Health Specialist’s actions will be directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction and health status improvement through systematic analysis of health data, promoting community policies and programs that reduce tobacco use, and health education. A strong focus of the program includes building and strengthening partnerships within the community as well as a focus on improving health outcomes to high-risk populations in the community. The Community Health Specialist - Tobacco Cessation / Prevention is a grant funded position.
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, deferred compensation, 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: Ms. 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
