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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Public Health Specialist-Strategy & Planning (HHS)

Elkhorn, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$28.36/hr - $37.28/hr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company focused on enhancing public health services, and they are seeking a Public Health Specialist-Strategy & Planning. This role is responsible for assessing and strengthening health policies and systems in Walworth County, facilitating community health initiatives, and promoting health equity through partnerships and quality improvement efforts.

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Responsibilities

Leads community health planning initiatives, including the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Recommends and supports development of data-informed strategies and programs in alignment with evidence-based practices and the CHIP or other community initiatives

Identify and implement tasks to facilitate public health’s presence as the Chief Community Health Strategist by developing the division’s health in all policies framework. Recommends policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes to improve population health

Works with community leaders and members as well as residents, funders, employers, businesses, appointed and elected local officials, and many others with the goal of improving resident health, as measured by benchmarks set by health planning initiatives and other state and local plans and data sources. Works cooperatively with the leadership team and other staff, community partners, and local and state officials

Facilitate implementation of health impact assessments to promote community health improvement in a variety of partnership settings. This includes providing insight on physical, environmental, and social health and wellness conditions as related to policy, systems, and environment

Guide continuous quality improvement based on best practice models, performance management assessment, and public health plans. Make recommendations and implement new practices for public health programs. Revise existing programs and policies based on best practices and evidence-based programs

Act as a liaison and representative on community committees and coalitions, sharing resources and encouraging collaboration to meet common goals that support the Department’s values, Community Health Improvement Plan and the Wisconsin Health Improvement Plan

Serve as a resource and advocate for health and health literacy in the county and promote equity, quality and accessibility for all including vulnerable populations

Respond to inquiries from the general public and provide technical assistance and consultation to community agencies regarding public health programs and health in all policies

Participate in department and community emergency response training, response, and drills in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness consistent with job

Contribute to a work environment where continuous quality improvements in service and professional practice are pursued

Adhere to ethical and legal principles and department policy in the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of data and information

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts

Qualification

Public HealthCommunity Health AssessmentHealth Strategy DevelopmentTrauma Informed CareCommunity Health EducationNIMS CertificationPerformance ManagementCollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in public health, health promotion, communication, education, administration or other closely related field with a minimum of six months related experience

Experience working with local public health agencies preferred

Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles is essential

Valid driver's license

Proof of minimum auto liability insurance coverage

Access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations daily

National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Incident Command System (ICS) 100 & 200 within three (3) months of employment

National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Incident Command System (ICS) 300 certification required within twelve (12) months of employment

Ability to work with multi-ethnic, multi-cultural populations