Tuolumne County Public Health is seeking an individual to specialize in and manage our external and internal communications, including development of communication strategies, assisting with internal communications and other public information activities, as well as creating, posting, and managing social media content and the department website.

DEFINITION

Under direction, plans, develops, coordinates and implements health programs and promotions in Public Health or Behavioral Health to coordinate health education, health awareness, and staff training; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives supervision from assigned supervisory or managerial personnel. Provides technical and functional direction to para-professional, technical and administrative staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Program Specialist is a professional-level classification responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing one or more health programs including public awareness and education activities. May also be responsible for Behavioral Health development and coordination of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) activities.