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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Program Specialist III

17 - DESOTO COUNTY, MS

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$44K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Program Specialist III to work with the Mississippi State Department of Health. The role focuses on educating parents and caregivers about child passenger safety and involves conducting workshops, inspections, and community outreach activities.

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Responsibilities

Include educating parents and caregivers about the importance of using appropriate car seats, booster seats, and seat belts for children of different ages and sizes

Experience in community outreach and community engagement

Willing to travel within the Gulf Coast counties

Conduct workshops, surveys, and focus groups, seminars and presentations to inform the public about child passenger safety laws and best practices

Offer one on one assistance to families on selecting, installing and using child safety seats correctly

Conduct car seat inspections, distributing seats as needed to eligible clients

Conduct publicized community child safety checkpoint events in MSDH districts as needed

Meet with team members twice a month via Zoom

Run weekly (online) Safe Riders Magnolia Application report

Collaborate with the OP Team coordinator to arrange external referrals

Attend mandatory, quarterly OP Task Force meeting with program funders and other subgrantees, through dial in phone method

Qualification

Child Passenger Safety CertificationState LawsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCustomer Service SkillsCaregiversRecord KeepingCommunity Outreach ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Knowledge of child passenger safety, along with having child passenger safety technician certification; or willing to take the 4 - day course/pass within 90 days of being hired

Understand the guidelines and best practices regarding child passenger safety, so long as the law is followed

Be familiar with state laws regarding child passenger safety

Be familiar with State and Federal grant guidelines within a grant

Have excellent communication and customer service skills and organizational skills

Experience in programs working with caregivers, parents and children

Working knowledge of computer operations: efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to maintain detailed records

Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines

Ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with local, state, and federal agencies and officials

Ability to coordinate with other departments and work well with others in a variety of settings

Ability to communicate effectively