About this opportunity
Entertimeonline lists this Public Health Planner opportunity in white cloud, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location Box 850, 1049 Newell,White Cloud, MI, 49349,United States
Base Pay $28.88 - $36.59 / Hour
Employee Type Regular Exempt FT
Required Degree 4 Year Degree
Travel 70%
Manage Others No
Description
Under general direction, the Public Health Planner is responsible for planning and organizing public health programming at the local and regional community level. This position will support further development of a Community Information Exchange (CIE) to enhance connectivity of organizations addressing health-related social care needs. Working in partnership, this position will support improving access to healthcare by reducing barriers, increasing connectivity and supports the implementation of community health needs assessment andimplements strategies to promote active involvement of community members and stakeholders in developing and driving community health initiatives to promote individual and population health specific to Rural Health Transformation initiatives.
This position is in the office and community based work with travel across the 10 county jurisdiction required.
Requirements
Graduate degree in public health, health promotion, community health, or related field required; or a Bachelor’s degree in health education/promotion, public health or a related field with three years’ experience in health education/community health or public health field.
In-depth knowledge of strategies and processes to promote public health, and ability to plan and organize development and implementation of community health needs assessments and health improvement plans at a level normally acquired through three years progressively more responsible, related experience.
Commitment to professional development as shown through attainment of recognized certifications. CHES or MCHES certification preferred.
Must have emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with clients, community partners and agency personnel. Ability to work effectively with the public and peers on projects requiring a team approach.
Good written and oral communication skills; excellent public speaking and group facilitation skills.
Reliable transportation with valid Michigan driver’s license and certificate of insurance to travel to other locations for work, training, or meetings.
Summary
Why work here?
As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.
Our values:
Integrity
Service Oriented
Health Equity
Communication
Community Engagement
What we offer:
Family-first company culture
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Days Off (PDO)
Personal Days
Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from
Dental and Vision
MERS Retirement Plan
Professional Development opportunities
Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave
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Worksite address
white cloud, MI, 49349, US
Who can apply
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