Health Promotion Specialist at Lincoln County – Newport, Oregon

Lincoln County Public Health is looking to add a Health Promotion Specialist to their team. This position develops, plans, implements, evaluates, and reports on comprehensive health promotion programs for the Lincoln County Health and Human Services (HHS), including the areas of Community Health, Mental Health Promotion, Substance Use Prevention, Tobacco Prevention, Chronic Disease Prevention, and Harm Reduction.

The person in this role is also responsible for contributing to community health assessments and to community health improvement plan processes to ensure Health Promotion programs are informed by and aligned with these documents.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide health education consultation to HHS staff and management regarding programs, issues, policies, and special projects: Participate in ongoing professional development and trainings Train and build skills in Health Promotion team, HHS staff, and/or relevant community partners using evidence-based information and content from professional development and trainings. Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to further the health of the community. Participate in on-going quality improvement and reports from data systems to guide and improve practices.

Provide HHS representation to relevant public committees and other allied health committees: Coordinate and implement health promotion programs, as assigned, for and with organizational partners and community members. Provide up-to-date health information, including trends, data, and research evidence to a variety of community groups and organizations Convene and collaborate with key stakeholders and coalitions for the development and advancement of health promotion programs, which includes traveling inside and outside of Lincoln County

Develop, implement, and evaluate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for health promotion programs as assigned: Interact and convene community partners and resources as necessary to assure population needs are being met. Ensure programs are aligned with community health assessments and community health improvement plans. Ensure programs are aligned with funding requirements and evidence-based best practices. Assist in the development of annual and long-range health promotion plans Work as a team member in Health Promotion Unit.

Assist in the development and maintenance of informational resource materials in assigned topic areas: Assist in development of yearly calendar for media campaigns Develop press releases, public service announcements, and participate in local media events in accordance with the HHS communications policy Develop, prepare, review, and evaluate audio-visual and written health education materials. Ensure accessible equity and health literacy standards are met for readability, appropriateness, content, and graphics.

Assist in monitoring and reporting on assigned health promotion grants for compliance and accountability: Ensure all assigned grant requirements are fulfilled. Assist in the literature reviews and writing of potential health promotion grants and other funding sources that will address gaps identified in community health assessments.

Minimum Education Level

Bachelors

Specifics: with major coursework in Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Health Education, Human Services, Community Development, or similar.

Minimum Experience Level

One year relevant experience working to improve community health or change factors that affect the conditions and behaviors of groups of people.

Driver’s License

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Desirable Qualifications: Bilingual/bicultural competencies for promoting health in Latin American communities; A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES); Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).

Knowledge of:

• Relevant health issues for assigned projects is required, including community health, mental health, substance use (illicit substances, alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco), gambling, common chronic diseases, sexual and reproductive health, and harm reduction.
• Current and evidence-based principles, applications, and techniques of health promotion and educational theories is essential.
• Community development and participatory processes is also required.
• The root causes and social and individual determinants of health disparities is necessary.
• Principles for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in health promotion processes.

• Organize and convey relevant evidence-based information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
• Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
• Build relationships and coordinate and collaborate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Employ current and evidence-based principles, practices, and techniques of health promotion and educational theories to advance community health.
• Plan, implement, track, and report on evidence-based programs and workplans.
• Quickly learn and integrate new concepts and evidence into practice and materials.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Be punctual and follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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