Public Health Specialist II

Position Overview

Nassau County - Public Health Specialist II (WIC Programs)

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Program Support – 60%
• Assist in the daily operations of a public health program providing therapeutic and nutritional services to families
• Provide support for information and referral requests, maintain child records, process service documents, complete entries in the electronic systems, prepare required documentation for families, receipt, processing, and evaluation of completion of required documentation for newly referred families
• Quality Assurance/Data Support – 20%
• Monitor data entry and review/support systems essential to the local health department programs
• Develop data analysis capabilities
• Participate in QA reporting processes as required by program guidelines and prepare reports as directed
• Participate in the program’s ongoing QA/QI Committees and provide input as new IT support systems are developed
• Communications Support – 20%
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and a solid understanding of public health delivery systems
• Provide clear and accurate program information and referral, both verbal and written to the public
• Participate in community outreach events
• Develop/edit informational content as indicated

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least one year of experience within a health, public health, education, human services, or community-based organization, or institutional setting.
• Experience working in a health system and a solid understanding of public health delivery systems. This includes but is not limited to hospitals, health care providers, health regulatory organizations, community resources, social services, or schools in NYS.
• Ability to prepare reports including quantitative and qualitive data.
• A flexible, adaptive, and composed attitude with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with computer programs including data entry into electronic tracking systems and running summary reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Additional employee perks

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship including H-1B sponsorship) by SSO. Under the federal laws relating to the F-1 STEM EAD program, SSO may be able to support a STEM EAD extension application at the sole discretion of your Designated School Official. This does not guarantee that any STEM EAD extension application will be approved.