Creating Healthy Communities Public Health Consultant

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the 1199 Pay Range Schedule ($30.37 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($31.91) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES\:

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

What You'll Do:

Acts as program consultant to Creating Healthy Communities grant projects.

Provides technical assistance to assigned sub-grantee agencies regarding comprehensive, population based projects through site visits and other contacts for compliance with the grant requirements.

Works with Health Promotion team in providing technical assistance to funded projects in meeting program objectives.

Plans and conducts workshops, conferences, trainings and technical assistance for funded projects and a variety of public/private health personnel.

Assesses training needs, identifies relevant partners, and identifies resources and educational materials.

Provides technical assistance to funded project partners in adopting policies, environmental and system changes in priority communities.

Assists in non-traditional program evaluation methods.

Provides technical assistance on the community engagement spectrum and inclusion of groups historically left out of decision making.

Utilizes software and processes necessary reports when appropriate.

Approves budget revisions, expenditure reports, project materials, and other reports when submitted by projects.

Tracks performance measure in Clear Impact using Results Based Accountability (RBA) methods.

Assists Creating Healthy Communities program manager and other staff in preparing grant proposals, data reports, and other administrative duties.

Contributes to Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG) plan, annual report, and evaluation and other CDC Cooperative Agreements.

Assists in developing requests for proposals for local health promotion projects.

Reviews grant/contract proposals submitted to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) for funding and determines appropriateness for funding, revisions, and special conditions for funding.

Conducts literature reviews and attends trainings, meetings, and conferences to keep abreast of trends, best practices, other developments, and to expand knowledge related to health promotion.

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups;

Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; must be able to provide own transportation.

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18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups;

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; must be able to provide own transportation.

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Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills\: Grants Administration, Program Management

Professional Skills: Consultation, Confidentiality, Collaboration, Presenting

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

Bachelors or advanced degree in social, behavioral sciences, medical or health related area

Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating a health program

Experience providing consultation and technical assistance to local agencies

Experience writing instructional/educational, grant or guidance materials

Experience in presenting education/training programs or public speaking

Experience and/or training in public health policy, systems, environmental changes

Experience and/or training in community engagement

Experience and/or training in health equity and social determinants of health

Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria\: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.