Position Description

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Program Specialist Position Overview:

The Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the Texas Asthma Control grant under the Chronic Disease Prevention Program by providing assistance on grant-related goals, objectives, and activities, including a variety of stakeholder and community engagement initiatives. The specialist will be responsible for fostering partnerships, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic planning to support asthma control within the Harris County jurisdiction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop initiatives to fulfill programmatic goals and objectives, including meeting grant deadlines and requirements, strategic stakeholder participation, and sustainability planning.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community stakeholders, schools, providers, and community healthcare agencies to facilitate and support quality asthma care.

• Facilitate asthma self-management education (AS-ME) and home assessment sessions for community members from priority settings identified by environmental scan.

• Recruit community leaders to serve as asthma program facilitators who will administer AS-ME programs in their respective communities.

• Facilitate trainings for community health workers, healthcare providers, school nurses, and other healthcare professionals on AS-ME and quality asthma care.

• Attend community outreach events, such as health fairs, forums, and conferences, to support programmatic goals.

• Assist with gathering and analyzing data to be submitted for monthly and quarterly progress reports.

• Assist with managing programmatic inventory and supplies needed for each AS-ME and home assessment cohort.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or emailADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency

Licensure:

• Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

• Ability to work well with public and staff members

• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

• Understands the organizational mission

• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust

• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission

• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group

• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

• Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect

• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner

• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

• Uses sound judgment

• Self-motivated

• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

• Six (6) months experience in community engagement, program development, or direct work under public health grants

Language:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Grant-funded

• Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.

• Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in both a professional office and a community environment.

• This job frequently requires visits to Harris County Public Health's various clinic sites including field operations.

Physical Demands:

• This is a largely active role; some duties may require the ability to life up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• 7457 Harwin Drive, Suite 324 Houston, TX 77036

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.