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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, communication, education, administration or other related field with a minimum of six months related experience.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles is essential.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Incident Command System (ICS) 100 & 200 within three (3) months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of minimum auto liability insurance coverage
• Access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations daily
• Internships may qualify

Preferred

• Community Health Education Specialist certification preferred but not required.
• Experience working with local public health agencies and marketing preferred.

Benefits

• WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
• H - Non-Represented Hourly Employees
• INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire.
• 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.