Community Health Specialist (full/part time with benefits)

Come work for one of the leading public health departments in the state and nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, nurture, and advance the health of our community. The Oneida County Health Department is working hard to achieve a vision of health equity, one in which the community is thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Oneida County Health Department is recruiting for a Community Health Specialist.

Role: Coordinates the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program grant, focusing on community engagement and education, policy development and advocacy. Analyzes and evaluates additional programs and policies, including work in AODA prevention and Mental Health. Advises on and implements evidence-based practice to carry out other public heath objectives. The applicant will implement grant objectives, work plans, respond to priorities set forth by the agency, and assist with other public health priorities as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Nursing, or related field with 1-3 years of experience. Knowledge of computerized information systems and data analysis. Skills in critical analysis, problem solving, priority setting, and group facilitation.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in public health. Knowledge of local, state, and federal public health programs and planning activities.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a 4-5 day per week position, and has a starting wage of $22.14 to $23.40 based on experience plus excellent fringe benefit package including Health, Dental, Life and Income Continuation Insurances and PTO (Paid Time Off).