Community Health Program Specialist (Grant Funded Position)
Company: Yuma County, AZ
Location: Yuma
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary: $23.21 - $29.01 Hourly
Location : Yuma, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201BS
Department: Yuma County Public Health Services District
Opening Date: 12/26/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid- point
hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and
experience at the time offer.
NATURE OF WORK: Under general supervision performs professional
public health services of considerable difficulty in planning,
organizing, and implementing public health programs; performs
related work as required or assigned. This position has program
specific responsibility.
Example of Work
(Illustrative Only) Develops, facilitates, and supports strategic
community partnerships to promote the health of the target
population; solicit community-based input from individuals and
organizations and gather information that will inform the
development of public health policy and programs; develops and
provides educational and capacity-building trainings to community
partners and community groups, and conveys public health
information using a variety of approaches; recruits and supports
community members for engagement in coalitions, focus groups,
advisory groups, and public health initiatives; provides resources
and technical assistance to community organizations regarding
public health programs and issues.
Provides information and engages community partners in the use of
best and promising practices; identifies mechanisms to monitor and
evaluate programs for effectiveness and quality; participates in
program planning processes; tracks and reports activities; develops
information, educational marketing, or outreach materials; attends
trainings and engages in professional development to maintain and
enhance proficiency in public health practices; may supervise
assigned staff; regular and reliable attendance is required;
performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
Associate's Degree in public health, social work, or a closely
related field, AND three (3) year of experience in a public health
setting; OR A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for up to one
(1) year of health experience. OR an equivalent combination of
education and experience; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona
driver's license; must possess or have the ability to obtain a
Fingerprint Clearance Card; requires successful completion of a
background check.
Hourly rate for this position has been revised effective
3/4/24.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Public health principles and practices; health
sciences including health maintenance, promotion and prevention;
social determinants of health; trauma-aware principles and
practices; community assessment and resources; community engagement
principles, practices and techniques; policy, systems and
environmental change strategies.
Skill in: Speaking to individuals of varying backgrounds;
communicating complex ideas in clear, understandable terms; public
speaking; using group facilitation methods; using computers and
software; communicating both orally and in writing.
Ability to: Coordinate services for a group of clients or target
population in a public health program; use initiative and judgment
in a project management; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
provide guidance and share expertise to build capacity of program
staff.; follow written and verbal instructions; perform the
essential functions of the job specifications with or without a
reasonable accommodation.
Working Environment
Work is performed in a variety of settings including office cubicle
and community based settings; the usual and customary methods of
performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling;
some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and
significant fine finger dexterity; travel throughout the local area
is a requirement of this position; working at a computer monitor
for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal
temperature variations and in a generally hazard free
environment.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Medical Coverage Category
The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross
BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from
three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best
suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.
Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 900
deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who
participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly
premium reduction.
Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,200
deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who
participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly
premium reduction.
Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account
(HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive.
HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option can receives
upto $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card.
Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA
is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO
Plan. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and
prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per
calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions
contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit for more
information.
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Please describe experience you have related to project planning and
organizing.
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What is your understanding of trauma informed community
engagement?
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What does health equity mean to you?
Required Question
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