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Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission · 2 hours ago

Public Health Regional Trainer

Worcester, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission is seeking a Public Health Regional Trainer to support their Public Health Training Hub. The role involves conducting applied training in various public health inspections and collaborating with local public health officials to improve health outcomes in the region.

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Responsibilities

Assist local and regional health inspectors in progressing through the Massachusetts Local Public Health Training Program (LPHTP), which encompasses three tiers of training for Food and Housing inspections, including essential knowledge with online learning modules, instructor guided learning featuring both instructor-led classroom and virtual sessions, and applied practice involving joint inspections

Assist regular check-in meetings with municipal public health department, regional/shared public health staff, and, where appropriate, elected or appointed Boards of Health to ensure that shared public health services and the regional trainings are meeting their needs and expectations

Assist the Public Health Training Manager with maintaining strong relationships with MDPH OLRH, OLRH Central Trainers, municipal officials, local and regional public health staff, community-based organizations, and other regional training hubs and providers

Provide subject matter expertise to local and shared public health staff for complicated regulatory compliance situations

Work with public health staff within the municipalities to design and implement program initiatives and special projects to improve health outcomes, including, but not limited to trainings, communication, education, community outreach strategies, research projects, advocacy efforts, and grant writing

Maintain or seek relevant credentialing and attend appropriate professional development training, along with the centralized required training

Participate fully in an inclusive, welcoming, diverse, and creative work environment

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Public Health ExperienceFood SafetyHousing Code EnforcementWastewater RegulationsTraining MethodsPublic Health CertificationsMicrosoft OfficeCultural HumilityCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

A minimum of three years of experience in local public health

Demonstrated experience and competency in enforcing the housing code, Title 5, wastewater regulations, food protection safety, and community sanitation regulations

Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required

The following certifications are required within one year of employment: Public Health Foundations Course, Food and Housing Tier Program, Soil Evaluator, Septic Inspector, Food Protection Manager, Certified Pool Operator, Lead Determinator

Demonstrated experience and competency to read and interpret documents regarding laws, regulations, policies, inspection reports, and correction orders

Knowledge and experience of training methods and techniques such as on-the-job/hands-on training

Strong oral and communication skills and experience with group/meeting facilitation or delivering a presentation to and engaging a diverse group of trainees

Demonstrated commitment to establishing supportive working relationships through effective communication; the ability to engage and value the input of diverse stakeholders

Understanding of commitment to and ability to integrate principles of cultural humility, racial and health equity, and the social determinants of health-related to health equity into work and relationships

Proficient in working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment

Ability to use Microsoft Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region

Candidate must be willing to adhere to all active and future public safety requirements

While some staff work remotely in part, all staff must be available for in-person meetings within the region as needed, and it is expected that staff are available for in-office work as is appropriate for their work assignments