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Community Health Specialist

Grays Harbor County Public Health and Social Services

This position is primarily responsible for leading systemic county-wide planning and strategic collaborations and implementing effective population-based policy, systems and environment change strategies to address the environmental, economic and social determinants of health and health inequities.

Work assignments are broad in nature and require independence in the selection of courses of action and resolution of complex or unique problems within the framework of the Department's policies and procedures under limited direction. Work involves coordination with many local individuals, community agencies and resources, as well as regional, state or national partners.

Examples of Duties

  • Lead community efforts and engage stakeholders in program planning, development of policy or initiatives, and/or evaluation that support population based public health and prevention efforts.
  • Lead processes to identify community priorities for planning or implementing population-based prevention and strategies that promote health equity and address the social determinants of health.
  • Ensure strategies are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements (grant requirements, RCWs, etc.).
  • Manage all aspects of a competitive grant writing and award process, including ensuring community, stakeholder and advisory board engagement as appropriate.
  • Negotiate and establish contracts with grantees or sub-awardees; monitor contracts for compliance and approve disbursement of grant funds.
  • Oversee community or program data collection and or provide technical assistance to grantees, sub-awardees, or partners as needed to ensure high quality data.
  • Conduct and/or oversee reporting processes, including reporting on outcomes and progress to a variety of diverse key stakeholders.
  • Liaise with local leaders to encourage coordination and strengthen partnerships among agencies and organizations that are addressing health and wellness related issues; facilitate effective, culturally responsive, and equitable planning and delivery of services across the county.
  • Organize, convene, facilitate and present at community meetings, events, public engagement, or programs that relate to public health improvement and county health priorities.
  • Review research, case studies, and examples from other counties, both in Washington and across the country, to bring information about evidence-based approaches or programs and innovative strategies to Grays Harbor, or to design new programs.
  • Advocate for population based prevention and health promotion policy, systems and environment changes.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, community health, or a closely related field. Master's degree in Public Health preferred.
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health or closely related field and that is directly applicable or comparable to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License

OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the duties as listed.

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Expiration Date: 
January 31, 2020