Community Health Specialist

About the role

This position serves as the point-of-contact and provides technical assistance to local organizations within assigned region that are receiving KDHE grants, such as Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR). Conducts bimonthly progress meetings, site visits, and provides grantees with resources and pertinent information to support community initiatives. Ensures grantee accountability, quality progress reporting and alignment of approved work plans. Participates in CDRR application process, technical reviews, and supports Community Health Promotion program goals. Assists communities with identifying and leveraging resources to advance community health promotion work, build capacity and encourage the development of local coalitions for the prevention of chronic disease. Works with supervisor and state-level chronic disease prevention staff to identify state resources (organizations, universities, funding, etc.) that are available to assist the local coalitions. Assists with promotion of programs in assigned region. Serves as the lead on special topics as needed and assigned by supervisor. Contributes to CDC and other progress reports, summarizing outcomes from grantees in assigned region. Provides updates and maintains records regarding the implementation of policy, systems and environment strategies. Shares regional program information as needed with staff and partners.

This position requires a minimum of 2 days/week in the KDHE Frontenac office, 4033 N Parkview Drive, Frontenac, KS 66763. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available).

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts training for grantee and partners working in specific areas of chronic disease prevention and assists with the annual Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Annual Summit.
• Contributes to Community Health Promotion Section quality improvement work.
• Provides trainings on tobacco prevention, worksite wellness, farmers market programs, etc. within region, as assigned.
• Represent KDHE and the Bureau of Health Promotion at regional meetings or at state meetings as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with officials in the region; meets with the key organizations or individuals to further the development of health promotion programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience planning, developing, implementing, coordinating and/or providing social or human services to the public or community. A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Services or a related degree program may be substituted for the required experience.

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Public Administration, or related field
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Communication and collaboration
• Experience in research, analyzing and/or gathering public health data
• Experience facilitating and/or coordinating diverse groups
• Experience developing and writing materials and/or publications
• Experience giving presentations
• Experience delivering customer service to the public

Pay & Benefits

Compensation: Hourly Pay Range: $22.16-$26.29 (Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications).

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Post-Offer Requirements

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199.

Required Documents For This Application: Transcripts, DD214 (if claiming Veteran's Preference), Resume, Cover Letter.

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Disability Hiring Preference: Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Recruiter Contact Information: Kyle Sanders, kyle.sanders@ks.gov, 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612.