North Region School Health Liaison

About the role

The Regional School Health Liaison serves as a regional point of contact for all assigned local health departments (LHDs) for school and student health within the northern, central or southern regions. They report to the Regional Public Health Nurse Consultant and Regional Division Director. The candidate provides technical assistance to LHDs to ensure best practices regarding school health initiatives are effectively delivered within their jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Assess current public health issues related to a program area.
• Maintain an effective liaison and referral system between the agency, local health departments, health clinics and other service providers.
• Direct the development of public health programs, policies and procedure manuals.
• Manage a grant or budget for a specific public health program allocating resources and determining expenditures.
• Collect and analyze relevant program data and make available to state and local agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health or nursing preferred.
• Alternative education/experience will be considered on an individual basis.
• Travel required.

Qualifications

• Specialized 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.
• Working knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners.
• Working knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other local, state and federal agency staff.

Skills

• Specialized 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.
• Working knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners.
• Working knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other local, state and federal agency staff.

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.
• A wellness rewards program.
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A 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.
• An education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• A free parking program for most positions.
• A free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.