HEALTH EDUCATOR - SAFER COMMUNITIES MT COORDINATOR

Brief Description

Lewis and Clark County Public Health is recruiting for a Health Educator - Safer Communities Montana Coordinator.

Under general direction of the Operations Manager and Prevention Programs Supervisor, this position coordinates the Safer Communities Montana (SCM) suicide prevention program focused on lethal means restriction. This position reports to the Prevention Programs Supervisor. The role will work closely with the other SCM coordinator at Lewis and Clark County Public Health.

This position has guaranteed funding through September 2027, and funding is sought for ongoing work.

Who We Are

Public Health is Your Health! Most people don't understand what public health is or how it impacts their daily lives. The "This Is Public Health" campaign was designed by the Association of Schools of Public Health to let people know that public health affects them on a daily basis and that we are only as healthy as the world we live in.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve and protect the health of all Lewis and Clark County residents.

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
• Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
• High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
• https://fed-pro.org/public-service/
  

Includes:

Other Benefits

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave.
  
  

Requirements

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Health Education, Population Health, Social Work or a related health field, or other related experience. One (1) year of experience in communications or health promotion preferred. Experience working with volunteers is preferred. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Summary

Duties

• Facilitate Safer Community Montana efforts to establish safe storage locations statewide, including, gatekeeper outreach, media development, building partnerships with community partners, training, Suicide Safe Care Tools, community presentations, and monitoring legislation;
• Partners with other SCM coordinator to collaborate on efforts, planning, best practices, and geographic division of the state;
• Manages grants relating to safe storage which includes meeting deliverables, progress reports, final reports, working with subcontractors to ensure their deliverables are met, and working with the supervisor to ensure the grant funds are properly spent;
• Assesses workforce needs, develop training plans, and coordinate training (internal and in the community) as they relate to safe storage;
• Works with Communications Specialist on marketing campaigns related to opioid misuse prevention and lethal means safety;
• Collaborates and coordinates with agency and community partners to advise on Community Health Improvement Plan priorities on access to lethal means for suicide prevention;
• Facilitates strategic planning, monitoring and documenting action plan implementation, and reporting progress;
• Works with statewide storage locations to determine materials to purchase, and work with supervisor to track purchases;
• Assists Prevention Programs Supervisor with research and applying for grant funding to support priorities related to suicide prevention;
• Analyzes and synthesizes data from public health assessments to identify opportunities for system and program improvement;
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner;
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change with or without notice.

Examples of Knowledge

• State and County regulations, County policies and procedures, and Public Health Department policies and procedures;
• Community health and human services resources;
• Development and implementation of prevention strategies;
• Crisis intervention and resilience building skills;
• Knowledgeable about firearm safe storage or willing to learn;
• Knowledge about military and veteran communities or willing to learn.
  
  

Examples Of Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Facilitate virtual meetings on Zoom or Teams;
• Prepare and deliver education presentations about firearm safe storage as well as educational programming and activities;
• Use age-appropriate teaching techniques;
• Organize resources and establish priorities;
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Work collaboratively with others and establish relationships;
• Prepare reports according to prescribed standards;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to develop connections or work with diverse populations.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Some statewide travel planned in advance.
  
  

Physical Demands

Duties are performed in an office environment where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. This position requires the ability to stand, bend at the waist, kneel, reach over the head, talk, hear, and see. Must be able to move or lift documents and materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone, copiers, fax machines, and personal computer. Position requires frequent contact with the general public, fellow employees, service agencies. This position may be assigned additional duties or tasks as part of a response to a public health emergency.

Application Instructions

Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal. Job Opportunities - Lewis & Clark County (lccountymt.gov)

www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Human-Resources/Job

The following items are required along with the on-line application:

Resume - Attach resume to online application in designated section

Cover Letter - Attach cover letter to online application in resume upload section as well. More than one document can be uploaded.

For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 447-8316 or e-mail kgrose@lccountymt.gov.

Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer