What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Initiatives Coordinator (Healthy Living Alliance / Mayor's Commission for Children) position at Douglas County, WI?
Description
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Initiatives Coordinator to lead the Healthy Living Alliance and the Mayor's Commission for Children.
What You'll Do
Qualifications And Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits
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The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.
What best describes your level of education?
Please state the name of your college / university and your SPECIFIC AREA of study.
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How many years of responsible experience do you have in public health or a related area?
Do you possess any specific licenses or certifications?
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Initiatives Coordinator to lead the Healthy Living Alliance and the Mayor's Commission for Children.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate all activities and meetings for the Mayor's Commission for Children and the Healthy Living Alliance.
- Foster relationships with community leaders and other community health stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve priority community health and children’s issues.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate assessments, policy and system changes to improve community and children’s health.
- The ability to build relationships and bring partners together to create meaningful change.
- Public Health Awareness as well as an understanding of the unique challenges facing our community's youth.
- A passion for advocating for resources, mobilizing decision-makers and driving forward initiatives that support healthy futures.
- The ability to communicate professionally - whether you are leading a meeting, writing a report, or speaking with stakeholders.
- Impact: Make a direct difference by championing initiatives that promote community health and future opportunities.
- Benefits: Pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated team committed to strengthening our community through innovative strategies, partnerships, and outreach efforts.
Qualifications And Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Human Services, Social Work, Public Administration or a related field;
- Two years of responsible experience.
- Master’s Degree in a related area is a plus.
- Driver's license.
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits
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The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.
- I understand.
What best describes your level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Please state the name of your college / university and your SPECIFIC AREA of study.
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How many years of responsible experience do you have in public health or a related area?
- I do not have any experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 or more years
Do you possess any specific licenses or certifications?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
