Freeborn County Mental Health
Public Health Planner
Freeborn County Mental Health, Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States, 56007
Government CenterFreeborn County Government Center411 Broadway SAlbert Lea, MN 56007, USAThe Planner is responsible for conducting research and assisting in the planning, development, modification, and implementation of agency and/or division policy and strategic plans. This role implements and evaluates programs and initiatives in an assigned specialty area, particularly related to public health across the county, focusing on ensuring health equity. The Planner assists in preparing reports and presentations and works with clients, partners, outside vendors, and management to develop or implement programs, initiatives, and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes that address agency and community strategies. This position is designed to improve our local public health agency’s ability to perform foundational public health responsibilities.Duties and Responsibilities•
Evaluations : Performs evaluations of public health programs and planning processes. Evaluates the effectiveness of community programs, interventions, initiatives, plans, and policies designed to improve population health and uses this information to develop plans to carry out public health objectives.•
Needs & Assets Assessments : Assesses the health needs and resources of Freeborn County residents. Conducts community health assessments (CHA) and/or health impact assessments in conjunction with community partners across all sectors.•
Program Planning : Leads community health planning initiatives, including the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).•
Technical Assistance : Provides technical assistance for all agencies and community partners.•
Data : Ensures outcome measures are being collected and monitored. Assists in efforts to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate accurate, reliable data and information about factors that impact population health.•
Community Partnerships : Involves community members, leaders, partner organizations, and constituents. Assists with the development and implementation of community outreach and engagement activities and events.•
Public Speaking : Represents Freeborn County Health at community coalition meetings and contributes to coalition initiatives.•
Performance Management/Quality Improvement : Advances the County’s customer-centered culture principles and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction.•
Policy : Recommends policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes to improve population health.•
Preparedness : Assists with updating preparedness plans and participates in emergency preparedness activities with community partners as needed.•
Grant Writing and Management : Writes applications for funding to support and enhance program needs.•
Reports/Writing : Ensures monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports are submitted as required.•
Research : Assists in the management of grants and conducts literature reviews to inform high-impact prevention training and technical assistance activities.Position RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities• Considerable knowledge of public health systems and medical terminology.• Knowledge of program development and community change theory and methods.• Experience planning and implementing community-centered events.• Knowledge of Public Health quality improvement and performance measurement.• Ability to prioritize and manage time productively.• Skill in communicating effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups.Education and Experience• Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, public policy, health administration, or a closely related field required. Master’s degree in public health or a related field highly desired. Prior experience in community health assessment and community health improvement planning is highly desired.• Two years of experience in public health or a closely related field required.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Evaluations : Performs evaluations of public health programs and planning processes. Evaluates the effectiveness of community programs, interventions, initiatives, plans, and policies designed to improve population health and uses this information to develop plans to carry out public health objectives.•
Needs & Assets Assessments : Assesses the health needs and resources of Freeborn County residents. Conducts community health assessments (CHA) and/or health impact assessments in conjunction with community partners across all sectors.•
Program Planning : Leads community health planning initiatives, including the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).•
Technical Assistance : Provides technical assistance for all agencies and community partners.•
Data : Ensures outcome measures are being collected and monitored. Assists in efforts to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate accurate, reliable data and information about factors that impact population health.•
Community Partnerships : Involves community members, leaders, partner organizations, and constituents. Assists with the development and implementation of community outreach and engagement activities and events.•
Public Speaking : Represents Freeborn County Health at community coalition meetings and contributes to coalition initiatives.•
Performance Management/Quality Improvement : Advances the County’s customer-centered culture principles and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction.•
Policy : Recommends policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes to improve population health.•
Preparedness : Assists with updating preparedness plans and participates in emergency preparedness activities with community partners as needed.•
Grant Writing and Management : Writes applications for funding to support and enhance program needs.•
Reports/Writing : Ensures monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports are submitted as required.•
Research : Assists in the management of grants and conducts literature reviews to inform high-impact prevention training and technical assistance activities.Position RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities• Considerable knowledge of public health systems and medical terminology.• Knowledge of program development and community change theory and methods.• Experience planning and implementing community-centered events.• Knowledge of Public Health quality improvement and performance measurement.• Ability to prioritize and manage time productively.• Skill in communicating effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups.Education and Experience• Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, public policy, health administration, or a closely related field required. Master’s degree in public health or a related field highly desired. Prior experience in community health assessment and community health improvement planning is highly desired.• Two years of experience in public health or a closely related field required.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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