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

Drive public health communications strategy and equity-focused outreach as a county Health Communicator; leads campaigns, content, and emergency response collaboration.

Must-have: Experience with public health communication planning and social media management.
Standout: Leadership in community health education and coordination with multiple partners.
Standout: Familiarity with emergency response and data-driven prioritization.

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 other related field with a minimum of six months related experience.
Experience working with local public health agencies and marketing preferred.
Internships may qualify.
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles is essential.
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
National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Incident Command System (ICS) 100 & 200 within three (3) months of employment.

Preferred

Community Health Education Specialist certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service.
Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $25,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vision Insurance: The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more.
Educational ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits: Deferred Compensation (S457 plan), Medical Spending Account (S125 plan), Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan), Health Savings Account (S223 plan).
WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).
JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.
MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.

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