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
• minimum of six months related experience
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles is essential
• 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

Nice To Have

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