Public Health Specialist-Substance Use & Communications (HHS) at Walworth County, WI | Elkhorn, WI | $28/hr – $37/hr

Walworth County, WI

Public Health Specialist-Substance Use & Communications (HHS)

Elkhorn, WI (On-site)

$28/hr – $37/hrMid Level6+ years expVolunteer

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead public health communications and health-literacy initiatives for county programs, with emphasis on substance use prevention and equity.

Own and implement communications campaigns across social, digital, and traditional channels.
Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field plus six months experience.
Standout: Strong collaboration with community partners and experience leading education initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop communications plans based on best practice models, make recommendations, and implement new practices for public health programs. Revise existing programs and policies based on best practices and evidence-based programs.
Maintain public health presence on social media, website, press, and other platforms. Develop and review content and materials to support public health priorities, including news releases, newsletters, talking points, fact sheets, social media messages, and web content.
Manages the planning and implementation of communication campaigns, including social media, paid advertising, and other strategies.
Serve as a resource and advocate for health and health literacy in the county and promote equity, quality and accessibility for all including vulnerable populations.
Facilitate implementation of community-focused educational programs to promote education and the leading causes of injury and death related to substance use. Make policy recommendations and implement new practices for substance use prevention.
Co-lead the Department’s Overdose Fatality Review Team efforts and support overdose awareness, education, and prevention.
Utilize data to understand current community health and identify program priorities most effective in reducing morbidity and mortality related to substance use.
Collaborate with community committees, community organizations, and regional partners to implement communications campaigns and substance use prevention initiatives.
Contribute community health expertise to the department’s community needs assessment process, health improvement goal setting, identification of health policy and action options, program development and creation of monitoring and evaluation plans.
Participate in department and community emergency response training and drills in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness consistent with job classification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, communication, education, administration or related field + minimum of six months related experience
Experience working with local public health agencies and marketing preferred
Community Health Education Specialist certification preferred but not required
Valid driver’s license
Proof of minimum auto liability insurance coverage
Access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations daily
NIMS – ICS 100 & 200 within three months of employment

Preferred

Community Health Education Specialist certification (preferred)
Internships may qualify for related experience
Experience working with local public health agencies and marketing (preferred)
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles (essential)

Benefits

Health Insurance: You can elect Tier 1 or Tier 2; Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan; Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with an HSA; County contributes to HSA for Tier 2; other details vary by coverage
Dental Insurance: County pays 100% (single or family) for full-time; 50% (single or family) for part-time
Life Insurance: Term life insurance in amount of $25,000; option to purchase additional coverage
Short-Term Disability Insurance: Premiums paid by employer
LTD Insurance: Monthly premium 0.83% of insured monthly wages; County pays 67% and employee 33%
Vision Insurance: Employee pays 100% of premium
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): Eligibility based on hours; benefits on termination, disability, or retirement
Educational Assistance: After 6 months, eligible for partial reimbursement for tuition
Tax-Sheltered Benefits: Deferred Compensation (S457), Medical Spending (S125), Dependent Care (S125), Health Savings (S223)
Work Hours and Scheduling: 10 paid holidays per year; Paid time off accruals; Bereavement leave; Jury Duty; Military Leave; Leave of Absence policies; Direct Deposit required; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Emergency and safety: County safety and risk management programs
Note: Benefit terms subject to plan documents and may change

Walworth County, WI

Walworth County, located in southeastern Wisconsin, is one of the oldest and wealthiest counties in the state. The diversified topography has rolling hills, forests, prairies, marshes, meadows, winding streams, and 24 lakes, the largest being Geneva Lake.As an employer, Walworth County attracts and supports employees committed to making a difference in our community. The work we do -- health and human services, law enforcement, special education, long term care, public works, land use services and others -- makes a real difference to our residents. We offer our employees quality compensation and benefits packages that include competitive salaries, a retirement plan, generous paid time off, medical and dental coverage, insurance benefits, long term disability insurance, pre-tax health care reimbursement account, employee assistance program, deferred compensation program, and more.APPLY ONLINE: www.co.walworth.wi.us - select "Careers" link

Founded in 1970

Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA

381 employees (5 in marketing)

www.co.walworth.wi.us