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Location : MN 56329, MN
Job Type: Full-Time (Union)
Job Number: 2023-46-1
Department: Benton County Public Health
Division: Benton County Public Health Community Health
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY!
COME JOIN OUR PUBLIC HEALTH TEAM!
Benton County Is Now Actively Recruiting for And Accepting Applications to Fill the Position of COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST within our PUBLIC HEALTH Department.
To Learn More About the Benton County Public Health Department, please CLICK HERE.
To Watch an Overview Presentation About Some of The Work of Our Public Health Team, PleaseCLICK HERE.
The Hiring Wage for This Position Is $29.94 Per Hour.
NOTE: Please provide an unofficial copy of your College Transcript(s) and Certification(s) if you should have any that pertain to this position, at the time of application for HR review by simply uploading them with your application. If preferred, you may also email an unofficial copy of your College Transcript(s) and Certification(s) if you should have, to the attention of Human Resources at hr@co.benton.mn.us
NOTE: This position will work in areas such as the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention, and Child and Teen Checkups program. Work hours may occur on evenings and weekends.
Position Summary
Promotes individual and population health through the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and education initiatives and health behavior- change programs in a variety of settings for the diverse populations of Benton County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
A. Informs, educates, and empowers the public regarding public health issues of local importance utilizing appropriate communication and educational methods for targeted individuals adapted to age, and diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
B. Participates in community engagement.
B.1. Establishes, leads, and maintains community partnerships, multidisciplinary and/or interagency teams and/or key stakeholders.
B.2. Maintains social media pages, employee blog, and submits press releases.
C. Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation and communication of public health initiatives and programs.
D. Participates in grant processes; application, objectives and work plans, implementation, outcome evaluation, tracking and reporting relative to designated program areas.
E. Participates in the collection and interpretation of data to determine current health status concerns, imminent risks, and readiness of the population as it relates to public health issues.
E.1. Develops reports and info graphics to share public health data.
F. Participates in organizational capacity building and training activities to advance public health competencies.
G. Facilitates car seat checks, education, and distributions.
H. Plans, writes, and exercises public health emergency preparedness plans and participates in state and local emergency preparedness activities.
I. Responsible for using quality improvement (QI) and performance management (PM) processes and/or techniques to improve effectiveness of public health programs.
Additional FunctionsA. Attend trainings as needed.
B. Responsible for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups and contributing to a work environment where continual improvements in practice are pursued.
C. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications - Training and Experience Required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A. Bachelor's degree in health education, Community Health, nursing or other directly related field; or
B. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred QualificationsA. Three years of experience health education, Community Health, nursing or other directly related field.Conditions of EmploymentA. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
B. Must successfully complete a background check.
C. Obtain and maintain certifications and licensures.
C.1. Within six-months of hire:
C.1.1. Designated National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification.
C.2. Within two-years of hire:
C.2.1. Child Passenger Safety Technician Training
D. Ability to travel within your daily work assignment.
E. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.
F. Ability to work extended, evening and weekend hours as needed.
G. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
H. Performs physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.
I. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours as necessary.
J. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
K. Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to private data. Any access to private data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data is being accessed, employee should take reasonable measures to ensure the private data is not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the private data must be properly stored according to county policies and the Minnesota Statutes.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations relating to public health programs.
B. Ability to perform effectively in environments with workload changes and competing demands.
C. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
D. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
E. Ability to administer operating rules and procedures under management guidance.
F. Ability to use considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate and interpret data from several sources; interpretation of guidelines, policies and procedures is required.
G. Ability to maintain communication with outside and inside contacts on matters requiring cooperation, explanation, and persuasion.
Physical Demands & Working ConditionsA. Work is performed in the office and in the community. Headaches, eyestrain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and related occupational hazards associated with computer work reflect the most common potential for injury.
B. Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
C. May encounter verbal abuse and threats from hostile and frustrated clients.
D. Community sites may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals, and animals.
E. This position is exposed to mental effort and stress.
F. This position frequently performs work under moderate attention to detail and deadlines.Hours of WorkA. Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Equipment UtilizedA. Office equipment, medical equipment, computer hardware and software and operate an automobile.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Benton County offers an exceptional benefit package including paid time off and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension). For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,
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I understand that I must thoroughly complete all my answers with regard to education, experience, certificates and licenses and supplemental questions sections of my application. I must support the information I have included in my online application. I also affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the term "full-time" references to a 40-hour work week. I understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I also understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Benton County for up to three years.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.
02
Note the following when responding to questions: One-year full-time experience equals 2,080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance two years working 20 hours per week equals one-year of full-time experience. Select "Yes" below if you have read and understand this.
03
A valid driver's license is required for this position. Do you possess a valid MN driver's license or are eligible to obtain such license upon offer of employment?
04
This position requires a criminal background check. If selected as the final candidate, do you consent to the background investigations related to this position?
05
Are you current permanent employee with Benton County?
06
Which best describes your highest level of education earned (education noted must also be reflected in your online application)?Note: Please be sure to mark your highest level of education earned. If you have not yet obtained your college degree but have at least earned a High School diploma or GED, you would mark the option High School diploma/GED, as this would be considered your highest level of education earned. Only mark the option "None of the Above", if you do not have a High School diploma or GED.
07
If you indicated you have a degree in the above question, what area of study is your degree and from what institution? If no degree, type "None."
08
How many years of relevant closely related experience do you have as it pertains to this position's essential duties and responsibilities? (BEFORE ANSWERING, PLEASE REVIEW - Essential Functions listed letters A - I, along with additional functions listed letter A - C)For example: In the areas of health education, Community Health, nursing or other directly related fields.(Experience noted must also be reflected in your online application.)
09
Describe your relevant experience as indicated in the previous question. Also, include name of employer, job title, job duties and dates of work experience. If no experience, type "None".
10
Designated National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) Certifications are required within 6 months of employment. Mark "YES" if you currently possess these Certifications OR would be able to obtain them within 6 months of employment. Mark "NO" ONLY if you do not currently possess these Certifications or would be unable to obtain them within 6 months of employment.
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Child Passenger Safety Technician Training is required within 2-years of employment. Mark "YES" if you have already completed this training OR would be able to complete this training within 2-years of employment. Mark "NO" ONLY if you have not completed this training ...
Location : MN 56329, MN
Job Type: Full-Time (Union)
Job Number: 2023-46-1
Department: Benton County Public Health
Division: Benton County Public Health Community Health
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY!
COME JOIN OUR PUBLIC HEALTH TEAM!
Benton County Is Now Actively Recruiting for And Accepting Applications to Fill the Position of COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST within our PUBLIC HEALTH Department.
To Learn More About the Benton County Public Health Department, please CLICK HERE.
To Watch an Overview Presentation About Some of The Work of Our Public Health Team, PleaseCLICK HERE.
The Hiring Wage for This Position Is $29.94 Per Hour.
NOTE: Please provide an unofficial copy of your College Transcript(s) and Certification(s) if you should have any that pertain to this position, at the time of application for HR review by simply uploading them with your application. If preferred, you may also email an unofficial copy of your College Transcript(s) and Certification(s) if you should have, to the attention of Human Resources at hr@co.benton.mn.us
- PLEASE NOTE: You do have the option to attach a copy of your unofficial College Transcript(s) and Certification(s) if you should have any that pertain to this position, along with a copy of your most recent resume and any other supporting documents you wish to attach to your application before submitting your application. These supporting documents are helpful during the application review process.
- PLEASE NOTE: In some cases, Benton County, may still require upon hire, a Sealed Transcript to be provided to the Human Resource Department for review.
NOTE: This position will work in areas such as the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention, and Child and Teen Checkups program. Work hours may occur on evenings and weekends.
Position Summary
Promotes individual and population health through the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and education initiatives and health behavior- change programs in a variety of settings for the diverse populations of Benton County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
A. Informs, educates, and empowers the public regarding public health issues of local importance utilizing appropriate communication and educational methods for targeted individuals adapted to age, and diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
B. Participates in community engagement.
B.1. Establishes, leads, and maintains community partnerships, multidisciplinary and/or interagency teams and/or key stakeholders.
B.2. Maintains social media pages, employee blog, and submits press releases.
C. Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation and communication of public health initiatives and programs.
D. Participates in grant processes; application, objectives and work plans, implementation, outcome evaluation, tracking and reporting relative to designated program areas.
E. Participates in the collection and interpretation of data to determine current health status concerns, imminent risks, and readiness of the population as it relates to public health issues.
E.1. Develops reports and info graphics to share public health data.
F. Participates in organizational capacity building and training activities to advance public health competencies.
G. Facilitates car seat checks, education, and distributions.
H. Plans, writes, and exercises public health emergency preparedness plans and participates in state and local emergency preparedness activities.
I. Responsible for using quality improvement (QI) and performance management (PM) processes and/or techniques to improve effectiveness of public health programs.
Additional FunctionsA. Attend trainings as needed.
B. Responsible for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups and contributing to a work environment where continual improvements in practice are pursued.
C. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications - Training and Experience Required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A. Bachelor's degree in health education, Community Health, nursing or other directly related field; or
B. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred QualificationsA. Three years of experience health education, Community Health, nursing or other directly related field.Conditions of EmploymentA. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
B. Must successfully complete a background check.
C. Obtain and maintain certifications and licensures.
C.1. Within six-months of hire:
C.1.1. Designated National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification.
C.2. Within two-years of hire:
C.2.1. Child Passenger Safety Technician Training
D. Ability to travel within your daily work assignment.
E. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.
F. Ability to work extended, evening and weekend hours as needed.
G. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
H. Performs physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.
I. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours as necessary.
J. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
K. Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to private data. Any access to private data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data is being accessed, employee should take reasonable measures to ensure the private data is not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the private data must be properly stored according to county policies and the Minnesota Statutes.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations relating to public health programs.
B. Ability to perform effectively in environments with workload changes and competing demands.
C. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
D. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
E. Ability to administer operating rules and procedures under management guidance.
F. Ability to use considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate and interpret data from several sources; interpretation of guidelines, policies and procedures is required.
G. Ability to maintain communication with outside and inside contacts on matters requiring cooperation, explanation, and persuasion.
Physical Demands & Working ConditionsA. Work is performed in the office and in the community. Headaches, eyestrain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and related occupational hazards associated with computer work reflect the most common potential for injury.
B. Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
C. May encounter verbal abuse and threats from hostile and frustrated clients.
D. Community sites may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals, and animals.
E. This position is exposed to mental effort and stress.
F. This position frequently performs work under moderate attention to detail and deadlines.Hours of WorkA. Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Equipment UtilizedA. Office equipment, medical equipment, computer hardware and software and operate an automobile.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Benton County offers an exceptional benefit package including paid time off and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension). For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,
01
I understand that I must thoroughly complete all my answers with regard to education, experience, certificates and licenses and supplemental questions sections of my application. I must support the information I have included in my online application. I also affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the term "full-time" references to a 40-hour work week. I understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I also understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Benton County for up to three years.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.
- Yes, I understand
- No
02
Note the following when responding to questions: One-year full-time experience equals 2,080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance two years working 20 hours per week equals one-year of full-time experience. Select "Yes" below if you have read and understand this.
- Yes, I understand
- No
03
A valid driver's license is required for this position. Do you possess a valid MN driver's license or are eligible to obtain such license upon offer of employment?
- Yes
- No
04
This position requires a criminal background check. If selected as the final candidate, do you consent to the background investigations related to this position?
- Yes, I consent
- No
05
Are you current permanent employee with Benton County?
- Yes
- No
06
Which best describes your highest level of education earned (education noted must also be reflected in your online application)?Note: Please be sure to mark your highest level of education earned. If you have not yet obtained your college degree but have at least earned a High School diploma or GED, you would mark the option High School diploma/GED, as this would be considered your highest level of education earned. Only mark the option "None of the Above", if you do not have a High School diploma or GED.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent GED
- Associate's Degree in community education, Community Health, public health or related field
- Bachelor's Degree in community education, Community Health, public health or related field
- Master's Degree in community education, Community Health, public health or related field
- Doctorate Degree in community education, Community Health, public health or related field
- None of the Above
07
If you indicated you have a degree in the above question, what area of study is your degree and from what institution? If no degree, type "None."
08
How many years of relevant closely related experience do you have as it pertains to this position's essential duties and responsibilities? (BEFORE ANSWERING, PLEASE REVIEW - Essential Functions listed letters A - I, along with additional functions listed letter A - C)For example: In the areas of health education, Community Health, nursing or other directly related fields.(Experience noted must also be reflected in your online application.)
- 1 month to less than 1 year of relevant work experience
- 1 to less than 3 years of relevant work experience
- 3 to less than 5 years of relevant work experience
- 5 to less than 7 years of relevant work experience
- 7 or more years of relevant work experience
- I do not have this experience
09
Describe your relevant experience as indicated in the previous question. Also, include name of employer, job title, job duties and dates of work experience. If no experience, type "None".
10
Designated National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) Certifications are required within 6 months of employment. Mark "YES" if you currently possess these Certifications OR would be able to obtain them within 6 months of employment. Mark "NO" ONLY if you do not currently possess these Certifications or would be unable to obtain them within 6 months of employment.
- Yes
- No
11
Child Passenger Safety Technician Training is required within 2-years of employment. Mark "YES" if you have already completed this training OR would be able to complete this training within 2-years of employment. Mark "NO" ONLY if you have not completed this training ...
