Job Description
Full-time, Exempt
Starting Pay Range: $31.91 - $34.57 Job Summary
This Public Health Strategist participates in population based activities and the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan. This position develops innovative, evidence-based interventions to improve population health, evaluates program efforts, and disseminates findings to contribute to evidence-based intervention knowledge base.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned. 40% Coalition Leadership: Develops meaningful community partnerships. Takes leadership role on community coalitions and community action groups. Develops, coordinates, facilitates, implements, and evaluates coalition work plans, activities, goals, and objectives in the community.
30% Education and Outreach: Develops innovative, evidence-based interventions to address community health needs. Implements, monitors, and evaluates interventions. Leads health department efforts involving social determinants of health and health equity.
20% Data Collection and Analysis: Collects and analyzes community data to ensure programs reflect community needs.
10% Board/Committee Participation: Represents the health department on local and statewide committees and boards.
0-100% Emergency Response: Other duties as assigned (i.e.: pandemic response)
Supervision Exercised
None
Minimum Education Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Requirements :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Public Health, Social Work, Education, or other related field required.
- Public speaking experience, community coalition participation, previous grant writing and program implementation preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements: - Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential. - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Current WI driver’s license.
- Access to a motor vehicle and commitment to meet and maintain the County’s automobile insurance requirements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention theory and practice.
- Working knowledge and demonstration of inter-professional relationships and leadership roles in the agency and in the community.
- Ability to apply time-management skills and ability to prioritize job-related activities.
- Ability to work with diverse populations with respect and cultural humility.
- Ability to communicate with people of varying levels of education, understanding, and values.
- Ability to accommodate flexible scheduling to address program needs.
In evaluating candidates for this position, Ozaukee County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
- Periodic periods of standing or walking.
Work Environment
This position may be asked to work out of both Washington and Ozaukee County offices. This is not a remote position.
EOE / ADA Statement
Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ozaukee County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some that benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status.
Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours,