Lead Abatement Information Coordinator

About Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.

Our Values

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

About the Role

Under general supervision, the Lead Abatement Information Coordinator conducts outreach and education on lead hazards to youth, service providers, community partners, and the public. Individuals in this role are responsible for coordinating participant recruitment, overseeing lead abatement application submittals, maintaining collaborative partner relationships, and performing other tasks to support program goals. This role requires knowledge of program coordination and community engagement, along with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and Education: Provides outreach and education at clients’ homes, health fairs, schools, day care centers, clinics, and other community sites in high-risk target areas. Manages the calendar for education and outreach events, and submits requests for outreach supplies.
• Client Support: Serves as a liaison for potential clients, gathers documentation needed for program approval, assists with completing and submitting lead abatement applications, and may provide English/Spanish interpretation for clients and staff during home visits.
• Reporting: Works closely with Program Supervisors to manage data, perform evaluations, and generate program reports.
• Program Support: Assists in developing program materials, guidelines, and training, and helps develop and implement targeted population-based interventions.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.

Skills

• Knowledge of lead hazards, public health principles, and housing-related risk factors.
• Understanding of program coordination, community outreach, and participant recruitment strategies.
• Familiarity with policies and procedures for program documentation and application processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, planning, collaboration, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and program information.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement outreach and education activities.

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: Applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: Collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: Using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

Preferences

• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).
• Two (2) years of community outreach experience (preferred).

Schedule

Full-Time | Grant Funded Position
Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment

The work is performed in both an office and fieldwork environment and may involve working with biological materials or in healthcare environments to perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Demands

This position requires moderate physical work, including standing, walking, and bending, with the ability to use physical stamina and manual dexterity. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The work requires moderate levels of concentration and attention to detail, high levels of creativity and innovation, moderate levels of work-related stress, and high levels of memory and information retention.

Location

1111 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77002

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.