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COUNTY OF LANGLADE Community Health Specialist in ANTIGO, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Public Health Sciences: Participates in Health Department research and demonstration projects that seek to improve the health of communities and determine new ways to address health issues. Provides programs, screenings, referral and follow-up to staff, individuals and families who are members of a vulnerable population and/or high-risk groups. Supports plans related to community assessment, health improvement, and health planning. Assists in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of grant funded activities. Develops and implements processes that assure the active involvement of community members and stakeholders in public health programs or policies. Participates in the design and application of community health improvement strategies with community partners and stakeholders. Implements community-focused initiatives to promote health and prevent disease. Community Dimensions of Practice: Establishes, expands and facilitates programs, and/or partnerships that address community health and emergency preparedness. Serves as a resource and advocate for health and health literacy in the county and promote health equity. Plans, organizes, and assists with emergency preparedness activities for the agency. Assist in the Community Health Assessment (CHA)/Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) process to include a focus on emergency preparedness activities. Analysis & Assessment: Uses Quality Improvement and Performance Management processes and/or techniques to improve the effectiveness of public health programs. Support development and evaluate Public Health programs, performance measures and agency strategic plan. Plans and organizes assessment tools used within the department. Uses data to evaluate the outcomes of public health interventions. Utilizes data in the development of interventions, programs, policies, and plans. Leadership and Systems Thinking: Contributes to work environment where continuous quality improvements in services and practice is pursued. Incorporates ethical standards of practice as the basis of interactions. Responds to diverse needs through the development of plans and initiatives related to health inequities. Policy Development and Program Planning: Assist in policy development related to community health assessment and planning. Gathers information relevant to specific public health policy issues. Develop evaluation plans to assure the achievement of program objectives. Communication & Cultural Competency: Responds to diverse needs related to communication of public health services. Delivers targeted, culturally competent information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, and regulations. Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities. Other Participates in emergency response preparedness training and drills. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s Degree preferred with emphasis in health-related field, or consideration may be given to Associated degrees plus 1-year related experience and/or training; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience in data analysis including quantitative and qualitative evaluation or programs and services. Experience providing customer service (e.g., obtaining/providing information, coordinating services, etc.). ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.co.langlade.wi.us/government/employment/

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