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11/05/2019

Community Health Specialist II

Ross County Health District

Position Posting – November 4, 2019

The Ross County Health District is currently seeking candidates for the position of Community Health Specialist II within the Division of Health Promotion and Quality Improvement, to serve as the grant coordinator for RCHD’s Bureau of Justice Assistance COAP Grant.

Position Responsibilities: The Community Health Specialist II will plan and implement collaborations to help establish a multi-sector data collection system and data sharing network to support data-driven responses to emerging drug threats in Ross County. The Community Health Specialist II will collaborate with local law enforcement, health care systems, behavioral health systems, non-profit organizations, and community partners in development of the data system. The Community Health Specialist II will work effectively with RCHD team members, including leadership staff and Data Analyst I in implementation of program initiatives. The Community Health Specialist II is a grant funded position.

Duties Include:

• Guide in planning and implementation of local initiatives and cross agency strategies for the BJA COAP project.

• Conduct outreach to officials and key agencies to gain support for the formal development of the initiative.

• Cultivate and maintain effective partnership with key stakeholders.

• Coordinate and convene leadership group, workgroups and subgroups of the initiative.

• Guide the development, evaluation, and improvement of business processes, policies, and protocols associated with the information management and data sharing, integration, and analysis.

• Maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including city, county, and state agencies, community organizations, advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations, and private entities.

• Establish a communications strategy to provide policymakers, practitioners, and the public with information about the initiative.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for RCHD and the initiative and report progress to the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their consortium.

• Collect, share, and report performance measurement data.

• Document challenges and successes in implementation of the strategies developed.

• Submit timely progress reports to funding agency(s)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• At least (2) years public health experience with strong communication skills and working with the community.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, or similar field.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the agency’s insurance policy.

Ross County Health District provides an excellent benefit package including but not limited to:

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Excellent insurance package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness program benefits.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants must email:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter

To: Attn: Donna Atchison
Administrative Assistant – Human Resources
Ross County Health District

datchison@rosscountyhealth.com

A full position description can be provided upon request or can be viewed at our website rosscountyhealth.org . Please direct any questions regarding the position to Ms. Donna Atchison by email: datchison@rosscountyhealth.com or by calling 740-779-9652 ex.t 2279.

Deadline for Applying: Open Until Filled 

The Ross County Health District is an equal opportunity employer and strives to hire and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the culture and demographics of the population we serve.

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