Prevention Specialist - Life Course

Summary

The Lincoln County Health Department is committed to making a difference in providing public health services to those who live, work, play, worship and visit Lincoln County. This position reports to the Director of Community Collaboration and will work with a valuable team of health professionals and educators tasked with organizing and educating the community about best practices to improve health. This is an exempt position that works a Monday-Friday work schedule and on occasion a weekend or evening. 

This position performs duties that require discretion when preparing, disclosing, and handling information that is confidential, controversial, or sensitive in nature.  This role may communicate and maintain confidential records, be privy to information and documentation that require discretion including sensitive information with respect to employer-employee relations.  This role only requests access for relevant confidential information needed to perform this role and responsibilities.  

Program Activities

• Work in life course programs including Maternal Child Health outreach, chronic disease prevention, oral health, injury prevention and access to care. 
• Research and recommend proactive health initiatives that highlight population health practices that are designed to improve clinical outcomes of health services.
• Work alongside the communications team to design informative, educational, and promotional materials and publications about mandated health laws, healthy life choices, and health practice.  ,
  • Develop programs that engage the community in managing health prevention and disease initiatives; assist in the delivery of organization-wide services during periods of public health emergencies and outbreaks.
  • Develop and enhance community collaborations to address health issues impacting Lincoln County. 
  • Identify engagement opportunities with community partners to address social determinants of health.
  • Represent Lincoln County at a variety of statewide and local meetings, serve on workgroups that address statewide and community health priorities.
  • Engage members of under-represented communities to identify program needs, outreach strategies, and techniques for engaging individual and community representatives in a shared vision of equitable service delivery.
  • Work with stakeholders, community groups, medical providers, elected officials, and local business groups in identifying outreach strategies and service deliverables that best benefit the overall health of the many communities served by the Lincoln County Health Department.

Qualifications

Education:

• Preferred - A Bachelor’s degree in community health education, public health, healthcare, or related field. 

Experience:

• Two years of related experience in providing public health program services and/or health education to the community, service agencies and health providers; or a combination of education, training and work experience in any social or health science field or related field that would provide knowledge to effectively perform the essential duties of the position. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Providing participant centered customer service
• Developing rapport and encouraging open communication with partners and community members.
• Organizing and synthesizing information to evaluate and prioritize the information appropriately.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in analyzing, compiling, recording, and assessing data to draw accurate conclusions. 
• Applying pertinent rules and regulations required to conduct eligibility tasks.
• Time management skills.
• Work well with people of varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 
• Ability to exercise initiative, tact, discretion, and judgement in carrying out responsibilities. 
• Skill in communicating effectively within a sometimes-stressful environment.
• Ability to provide technical expertise and support to staff through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of clients, community-based agencies, and departmental personnel.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. In addition, an individual must have the ability to learn software used at the Health Department.

Required Certifications and Licensure:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Indoors, sedentary up to 8 hours/day sitting or standing.
• Outdoors, up to 4 hours/day walking, standing, or driving.
• Up to 8 hours/day keyboarding or typing at a computer terminal.
• Ability to drive in various climates (rain, snow, wind, sun, mud, varied air quality levels, extreme temperatures heat/cold, etc.).
• Ability to navigate sites (uneven ground, climbing up/down stairs, etc.) on an occasional basis. 
• Communication skills to interact effectively with people.
• Comprehend and process verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Visual acuity to read and write.
• Ability to discern colors, odors, and sounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to type, file, and complete forms.  

Work Schedule

This position is exempt and is overtime eligible based on the provisions listed in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The regular workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:00pm.  Lincoln County does not provide remote or hybrid work options currently. 

Travel:

• Travel, primarily within the jurisdiction of LCPH and within the state, is required to attend meetings, attend conferences, and seminars. 
• A LCPH vehicle will be provided for use. However, as a condition of employment, employees may be required to utilize their private vehicles in the performance of their duties but will be reimbursed for mileage. 

Emergencies:

When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned duties that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check.
• Ability to obtain or provide documentation of required immunizations. 
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory training on time. 

Application Process

Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete the application found at www.HealthyLinCoWa.com/jobs and include the below items:

• Cover letter 
• Resume
• Complete application form
• Any relevant supporting documents

For more information about the application process or the position please contact Carey Guhlke-Falk, Director at [email protected]  or 509-215-1041. 

Application materials can be emailed to: [email protected]

Or mailed to:  

Carey Guhlke-Falk

Lincoln County Health Department

 90 Nicholls

 Davennport, WA   99122