Health Program Specialist

About the role

The Oswego County Health Department has an immediate opening for a Health Program Specialist to support community-wide public health education programs, immunizations action plans, lead poisoning prevention program, healthy families, and/or other relevant public health programming.

Responsibilities

• Supporting public health grants
• Providing support and services to families of programs through home visits, community outreach, grant writing assistance, and quality assurance

Qualifications

• Possession of an associate degree in psychology, human development, social work, human services, counseling, or closely related field
• OR Possession of an associate degree and one (1) year of experience working with individuals, children and/or families in a health or social services agency, or community services setting
• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience working with individuals, children and/or families in a health or social services agency, or community services setting

Special Requirements

• Participation in Public Health emergency preparedness drills and responses may be required
• Select immunizations may be required at time of appointment or at any time throughout the course of employment according to New York State Department of Health or other oversight agency requirements

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• NYS Retirement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

Pay Rate: $24.53 per hour plus competitive benefit package

Schedule

Not specified

Contact Information

To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.
Oswego County Human Resources Department
46 East Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126
(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254
Email: humanresources@oswegocounty.com
Web: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresources

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

About Oswego County

Oswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed. As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• NYS Retirement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• paid holidays, sick and annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed)
• optional pre-tax retirement plan
• optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA)

Location

Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.