Public Health Educator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City of Racine Health Department is recruiting for

a talented Public Health Educator/Environmental Health Specialist. We

also offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension

program, HSA, generous time off and flexible schedule. City residents

will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more

and apply today! Position purpose: The Public Health Educator /

Environmental Health Specialist serves in a variety of roles to

facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and

systems conducive to the health of individuals, groups, and communities

under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and / or their

designees. Essential Duties: Lead Environmental Health surveillance and

intervention activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting / case

management of animal bites, appeals, and follow-up. Apply complex,

intensive contact interviewing and investigating procedures to

individuals reported for animal interactions, housing, and other

complaints. Initiate, receive, and appropriately maintain investigative

report forms. Conduct evaluation and research related to guidelines and

/ or requirements to assess quality and performance of programs. Enter

and maintain public health information in appropriate databases. Follow

established procedures to assure confidentiality as required by statute.

Assess individual and community needs for health education activities.

Plan, implement, and administer health education strategies,

interventions, and programs. Serve as a health education resource

preparing and disseminating educational and informational materials.

Provide program information by preparing and presenting press releases,

conducting media campaigns, and / or maintaining program related

websites. Communicate and advocate for health and health education in

schools, industry, and community agencies. Maintain databases, mailing

lists, and telephone networks. Provide input at case management

encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning

committees, and outreach activities. Coordinate meetings of committees

or coalitions to maintain cooperation between public, civic,

professional, and voluntary agencies. Provide support in seeking and

maintaining supplemental grant funds. Participate in peer review

activities and evaluation of program effectiveness. Manage assigned

grants, programs, and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and

deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time / resubmit grant

applications. Have working knowledge of the Division\'s budget. Maintain

a consistent and reliable attendance record. Additional Tasks and

Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Participate in team and general staff meetings. Acts as a first

responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical,

biological, nuclear or radiological event. Knowledge, Skills, and

Abilities Required: Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or the

ability to obtain such certification within six months of hire.

Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Current Tuberculosis and blood borne pathogen training or ability to

obtain such certification within one year of hire. Certifications must

be maintained for the duration of employment. Current Category A/B

packaging certification or the ability to obtain such certification

within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the

duration of employment. Current NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and

800 certifications, if applicable, or the ability to obtain such

certification within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained

for the duration of employment. Working knowledge of community systems

ability to initiate referrals to community health care providers, social

service, and advocacy agencies, and the ability to effectively refer

clients as needed. Knowledge of HIPAA co pliance standards and all

aspects of client privacy practices. Knowledge/experience evaluating

health trends and risk factors of target populations. Ability to

establish professional relationships with clients, peers, supervisors

and community organization members. Personal initiative combined with

the ability to work independently and interdependently. Substantial

working knowledge of, and experience with, current Microsoft Office

suite or newer (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), desktop

publishing, and the Internet combined with the ability to pass all

Required Skills Tests. Previous Experience Working With

large/specialized databases and preparing data for analysis. Ability to

analyze data and/or manipulate data in Microsoft Excel and/or applicable

databases using established criteria to determine significance and

assess outcomes. Must be able to compare, count, measure, copy, compute,

tabulate, and categorize data combined with the ability to pass all

Required Skills Tests. Ability To Effectively Acquire And Utilize

scientific/client data obtained from a variety of sources including

patient records, lab reports, physician orders, maps, flow charts, and

statistical reports. Ability to comprehend, utilize, and implement

information from a variety of sources including personnel policies,

employee performance evaluations, time study sheets, policy documents,

nursing procedure manuals, scientific medical textbooks, and computer

software operating manuals. Proficient oral/written English language

skills including proper spelling, punctuation and grammar with the

ability to pass required skill tests. Effective oral and written

communication skills at all levels of responsibility including clients

and their families, physicians, local/state/federal personnel,

pharmacists, hospital and jail personnel. Ability to assist in the

development, submission, and implementation of successful grant

proposals. Ability to interpret, regulate, and enforce state, local, and

federal laws, regulations, and rules. Ability to effectively train and

coordinate activities of interns and visiting students. Physical Demands

of the Position: Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping. Kneeling,

crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting. Reaching, lifting,

carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.). Handling, grasping,

Fingering, Filing, Typing, And Writing. Environmental/Work Conditions

Office and a wide variety of indoor / outdoor community environments.

Equipment Used: Effective utilization of computer workstations and

associated equipment, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone

system, cellular telephone, typewriter, flashlight, digital / video

camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection /

laboratory equipment. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree or higher in health

education, behavioral, or biological sciences from an accredited college

or university with academic credits in math and science, including

physical, and biological areas from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of two (2) years of employment in the field of public health

with demonstrated expertise in all requisite areas. A valid Wisconsin

driver\'s license and reliable motor vehicle with mandatory levels of

Insurance Coverage. Preference Will Be Shown To Candidates Who

demonstrate the following: Three (3) years\' work experience with a

governmental public health agency. Bilingual proficiency (Spanish /

English). Experience working with a diverse population. Enhanced

familiarity / experience with statistical theory / methods. Experience

in public speaking with the ability to present data and other program

materials in Microsoft PowerPoint. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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