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Community Health Specialist
$58k-74k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Weeks Ago
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City of Evanston is Hiring a Community Health Specialist Near Evanston, IL
Salary Range: $76,427.62 – $114,641.43/annual
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
SupervisionUnder the general direction of the Human Services Manager, work is performed with independence. Works with other staff at all levels, and with necessary resources throughout the organization. Work is assigned through specific projects assigned by the Manager, and through general goals and objectives set, providing research and analysis necessary to meet goals and appropriate resources and staff to resolve a problem or situation and/or research and analyze specific programmatic data. Performance is reviewed through observation, completion of projects, status reports, conference and meetings. Work is evaluated with respect to problem solving ability, customer service, research and analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, information technology problem solving skills and procedural analysis skills, and performance in accordance with the classification standard.
Public ContactThe employee has regular and frequent contact with division and department employees, other City employees, boards and commissions, and the general public including outside agencies and elected officials on occasion.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST Structured Oral Interview Category Group Two Years
Qualifications AssessmentChosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).
- Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
- Work in collaboration with community partners to maximize community engagement activities and implement programming on health, wellness, disease prevention, and social determinants of health.
- Develop, design, and implement health education and community health improvement programming tailored to community/ subpopulation needs.
- Foster cross-sectoral community partnerships to address community health needs.
- Articulate connection between health needs and root causes of health inequity/ social determinants of health.
- Exhibit substantial cultural competence and knowledge by ensuring various demographics receive health education on topics vitally important to their particular needs and circumstances.
- Performs outreach, planning and organizing health education and human service programs that increase community awareness of services within the community.
- Support development of desirable health and human service goals and determine availability of professional health services.
- Research evidence-based community health interventions to inform program and service delivery.
- Survey regulated community health operations and facilities to determine compliance with applicable codes.
- Review and analyze the community, human service and public health needs assessment process results in terms of coordinating the delivery of programs and activities identified.
- Support the health department community health assessment process, assisting in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing quantitative and qualitative data, in coordination with Department Head and Management Analyst.
- May investigate public health and human service complaints and provide education-based resolution of public health-based conflicts amongst individuals and/or groups within the community.
- Spearhead health promotion programs such as We’re Out Walking(WOW),Rethink Your Drink, Tobacco Cessation initiatives and other health activities
- Develop marketing, communication, publicity and instructional material for use in programs and services including workshops and lectures.
- Meet with community health providers and consumers regarding community health and human service needs, representing the Department.
- Coordinate cross-functional health and human service program services to meet community health goals.
- Maintain informational databases and dashboards including information on the webpage for human services and health operations.
- Prepares and disseminates educational and informational health and human service materials for community groups
- May perform communicable disease contact traceback and notification
- Attends various community meetings, board and Council meetings, preparing and presenting information as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration or related field, and at least 2 years of experience in the provision of public health and human service program services in a municipal setting or community health setting. Possession of a Health Education Specialist certificate (CHES) is preferred or the ability to obtain the certificate within 2 years of hire.
- Working knowledge of human service and public health programming and services.
- Working knowledge of project management theories and techniques.
- Knowledge of theories and techniques, as well as the application of, supervision of professional, technical, clerical and volunteer employees.
- Ability to gather data and analyze health indicators and risks to prioritize the most needed health education programs.
- Ability to coordinate various functional groups in order to produce a program or service.
- Working knowledge of the state community health needs assessment program.
- Skill in developing writing communication for marketing, publicity and instructional material.
- Ability to develop and present oral and/or audio-visual/computer generated presentations to a variety of audiences, both on a prepared and an ad hoc basis.
- Maintains current knowledge base on health-related issues and best practices.
- Maintains certifications and receives relevant and consistent training to stay abreast on trends and policies in public health and human services.
- Possess substantial knowledge regarding equity, inclusion and cultural awareness. .
- Skill in developing and conducting training programs.
- Ability to utilize computer software to accomplish goals and objectives of the programs, as well as to maintain required databases.
- Ability to read and understand professional and technical journals, reports and directives, and to explain to others.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to drive a City vehicle or other vehicle in the performance of duties.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, other City employees and the public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- The ability to speak before audiences with poise, voice control and confidence, using proper grammar and vocabulary appropriate to the audience.
- A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
SupervisionUnder the general direction of the Human Services Manager, work is performed with independence. Works with other staff at all levels, and with necessary resources throughout the organization. Work is assigned through specific projects assigned by the Manager, and through general goals and objectives set, providing research and analysis necessary to meet goals and appropriate resources and staff to resolve a problem or situation and/or research and analyze specific programmatic data. Performance is reviewed through observation, completion of projects, status reports, conference and meetings. Work is evaluated with respect to problem solving ability, customer service, research and analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, information technology problem solving skills and procedural analysis skills, and performance in accordance with the classification standard.
Public ContactThe employee has regular and frequent contact with division and department employees, other City employees, boards and commissions, and the general public including outside agencies and elected officials on occasion.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST Structured Oral Interview Category Group Two Years
Qualifications AssessmentChosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$58k-74k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/16/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/05/2024
WEBSITE
cityofevanston.org
HEADQUARTERS
Evanston, IL
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
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