Healthy Communities Planner

About the role

The Healthy Communities Planner serves as a statewide subject matter expert guiding the integration of public health principles into community design, transportation planning, and land-use decisions. The role provides technical assistance to local partners, supports strategic initiatives that enhance active living and food access, and leads evaluation of built-environment projects.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and interpret all policies and procedures related to a public health program.
• Develop public health program plans relative to assigned program area, implement changes and evaluates effectiveness of on-going programs.
• Develop a variety of complex statistical and narrative reports identifying program trends and needs.
• Maintain management information systems related to program area identifying computerization needs and expansion recommendations.
• Participate in and/or coordinates grant writing efforts and manages related budgets.
• Serve as primary agency liaison regarding public health program area, working closely with associated federal, state and local agencies and partners to ensure that program objectives are modified and updated as needs dictate.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge in program subject matter (e.g., theories, principles, practices, laws, strategies) obtained through experience and/or education, preferably related to public health but not required.
• Specialized knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners.
• Specialized knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex public health theories and principles.
• Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other local, state, and federal agency staff.
• Supervisors (not applicable to all): Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Qualifications

• A degree is not required. However, at least 7+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with public health policy and program development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Cumulative 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.