Community Health Coordinator

Job Overview

This position will play a vital role in promoting health and wellness within Oconto County with the primary focus on both internal and external stakeholder engagement and policy efforts.

Under supervision of the Public Health Manager the qualified candidate will advocate for strategies to improve population-level health utilizing evidence-based practice and leads efforts to assess, develop, and coordinate plans and systems to support public health initiatives. In addition they will develops and sustain a variety of community engagement projects to address emerging and existing public health priorities to address the leading causes of illness, injury, and premature death in Oconto County. The Community Health Coordinator will maintain a health equity and quality improvement perspective when assessing and collaborating within complex community systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field such as public administration, health education, human development, psychology, nursing, education or others; and at least two (2) years of experience in Public Health or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. Experience in community leadership and engagement to create policy, systems and environmental changes preferred.

Capable of working flexible hours to meet community and program needs.

Advanced computer skills and software knowledge: full MS Office Suite, graphic design (e.g. Canva and Publisher).
Strong understanding of targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.
Possess strong writing skills with understanding of content strategy.
Strong understanding of scientific/technical information with the ability to simplify content for public messaging (infographics, FAQs).
Demonstrates ability to effectively present data to address scientific, political, ethical, and social public health issues.

For a detailed job description and to apply please visit www.ocontocountywi.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.50 - $31.46 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person