Prevention Health Specialist

Job Details

Description

Working title: Prevention Health Specialist Position #:

Classification title: Community Health Workers (21-1094)

Division: Community Health and Safety Division

Program: Health Promotion

Reports to: Early Intervention Program Coordinator

FLSA status: Non-Exempt:

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm some nights and weekends for events

Wage Range: $20.48 to $26.06 hourly; depending on number of years of transferrable experience and internal equity

RiverStone Health

Serving the Yellowstone County community and south-central Montana for nearly 50 years, RiverStone Health is an essential provider of personal and public health services. Health, Education, Leadership and Protection – HELP is what we do. From medical, dental and behavioral healthcare; home care and hospice; public health services like immunizations, WIC, health promotion and restaurant inspections; and educating the next generation of health professionals, our expertise spans all ages and stages of life. Underlying principles of access, affordability, compassion and quality in all interactions, RiverStone Health improves life, health and safety for all of the communities we serve.

Health Promotion Division

The Health Promotion Division of RiverStone Health exists to improve the life, health, and safety of Yellowstone County residents at the population level. Services include the prevention of poor health outcomes and health behaviors through assessment, rural school nursing, health education, community partnerships, policy, systems, and environmental strategies.

Job Summary

The Prevention Health Specialist promotes health within Yellowstone County by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. This position is responsible for work focused on prevention, awareness, and education at the population level. Areas of work may include cancer screening and navigation, childhood lead poisoning prevention, and other early intervention programs. The work is performed with integrity and innovation to ensure a high level of customer service delivery.

Essential Functions/Major Duties And Responsibilities

Prevention Health Specialist Responsibilities 95%

• Designs, implements, and evaluates prevention health campaign strategies and education programs.
• Conduct community outreach and promote awareness of early intervention services, including lead poisoning prevention, cancer control, and universally offered home visiting programs, to engage eligible persons and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members on lead poisoning prevention activities including but not limited to increasing surveillance and screening for lead poisoning, educating the public about exposure to lead and lead poisoning outcomes, increasing community connection through partnership with local and state organizations, and enhance positive relationships with local healthcare providers.
• Assists in developing work plans.
• Manages time sensitive projects and meet deadlines in an accurate manner.
• Conducts regular oral and written communication about health promotion goals, facts, policy advocacy and coalition activities.
• Enhance positive relationships with local healthcare providers.
• Participates in various committees and boards related to program activities and responsibilities; represent the agency and provide accurate information regarding prevention information and resources.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other agency, organization and tribal entity representatives.
• Coordinates prevention health program activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Assists with RiverStone Health activities associated with generalized health promotion.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills—functions as a self-starter.
• Performs effective public speaking to groups of varied interests and backgrounds; develops and delivers informative and persuasive presentations.
• Assists in the preparation of grant proposals.
• Produces, maintains and submits regular statistics and program reports using a web-based program in accordance with grant and/or program reporting requirements.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with a diverse mix of local organizations, groups, businesses, health providers, and individuals from all the geographic communities within the county.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Participates in emergency preparedness trainings, exercises and response activities.
• Attends meetings, webinars, conferences, workshops and training sessions to become and remain current on principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Participates in program quality improvement projects.
• Coordinate the day-to-day deliverables as outlined in the Chronic Disease Prevention project work plan in Yellowstone County, including recruiting and enrolling qualified patients to receive screening and diagnostic services.
• Serve as backbone staff for the Health Promotion team
• Develop and maintain partnerships with a diverse mix of local and state organizations and individuals to enhance positive project reach and impact in Yellowstone County.
• Collaborate with team members in the evaluation of program and activities.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions/Other duties as assigned ≥5%

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the RiverStone’s mission and goals.
  
  

Education And Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in health education, nonprofit services, health services, public education or other related fields.
• High School Diploma or related degree required
• Any combination of experience and training which provide the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, healthcare administration, or related
• Experience working with underserved population
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Required to obtain on the job training in ICS 100, 200, 700, 300 and 400.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Computer literacy, in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to understand and adhere to required administrative policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to manage time sensitive projects and meet deadlines in an accurate manner.
• Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult interactions.
• Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills.
• High degree of detail-oriented skill level.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment.
• Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiencies and quality customer service.
• Ability to relate to and motivate diverse members of the community.
• Passion for public health and related focus areas.
• Knowledge of program development, promotion, marketing, education, and media communications in a health education program.
• Ability to perform duties as an independent and self-managed individual while serving as an effective member of the Public Health team.
  
  

Customer Service Excellence

• Doing things right the first time
• Making people feel welcome
• Showing respect for each customer
• Anticipating customer needs and concerns
• Keeping customers informed
• Helping and going the extra mile
• Responding quickly
• Protecting privacy and confidentiality
• Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette
• Taking responsibility for handling complaints
• Being professional
• Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.
  
  

Supervision

• None
  
  

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Works with the public and may be exposed to contagious illnesses.
• 10-15% travel to community events and presentations in town; state travel one to two times per year.
• Ability to travel and use own personal vehicle (fleet vehicle when available). Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, other vehicles, etc. Travel occurs in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety, security, and health requirements. Integrates injury, illness, and loss prevention into job activities by attending any necessary training and implementing best practices.
  
  

Freedom To Act & Decision Making

• Work is structured by public health regulations and established medical practices.
• Decisions directly affect the quality of services provided to the public.
  
  

Communications & Networking

• Work directly with other team members to provide quality customer service for patients and customers.
  
  

Budget & Resource Management

• NA