Fairfax County Government
Public Health Youth Ambassador Program Senior Community Health Specialist
Fairfax County Government, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Job AnnouncementThe Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents and providing services that promote population health, protect public health and the environment, and ensure residents' equitable access to health services and information. We invite you to apply to become a member of our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community! The Health Department is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to become a member of our Outreach and Engagement Unit.
The Health Department Community Health Development Division is expanding to fulfill a new role for Senior Community Health Specialists under the direction of the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program's (PHYAP) Project Manager.
This position performs a diverse range of professional level planning, classroom facilitation, coordination of mentorship and alumni planning activities, and communication activities necessary to engage communities, and public/private sector high schools and associated student populations, and other non-profit, philanthropic and governmental organizations.
Expands capacity to implement and sustain the PHYAP; coordinates intra/interagency outreach consultations; coordinates countywide student participant engagement and recruitment; performs outreach and engagement activities; analyzes and develops comprehensive program planning materials for multiple sectors and priority health initiatives in accordance with agency and PHYAP strategic plan. Ensures equity, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate (CLAS) standard health education, fidelity to program curriculums and public health messaging plans are developed to ensure targeted outreach is accomplished to populations within the county with greatest health disparities.
Develops, guides and communicates coordinated program team activities for classroom facilitators; mentorship and alumni program components. Establishes and cultivates strategic relationships and partnerships to support the implementation of the program's activities throughout Fairfax County. Assists in coordination and planning where countywide stakeholders are involved. Develops collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and collaborates to ensure that the community needs for Health Department support, services, participation, and information are met. Leverages county and community resources to maximize student participant participation in community-based initiatives. Collaborates with volunteer recruitment, training and retention efforts for Health Department programs including coordination, recruitment, motivation, organizing, planning and appreciation. Performs program area planning, monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with project manager.Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)Knowledge of program development, implementation, and elementary evaluation;Knowledge of communities being served, cultural diversities and resources available;Knowledge of the social, economic and environmental factors that increase an individual's and community's risk for chronic disease (e.g. communicable disease, stressor diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and asthma);Knowledge of disease management/health promotions models that target the treatment of disease in symptomatic or at-risk individuals;Ability to formulate goals, objectives, schedules, and priorities for activities that support the accomplishment of projects and programs;Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, coworkers, County officials, public- and private-sector organizations, community groups, and the public;Ability to develop, collect and analyze outcome data to evaluate effectiveness of disease management/health promotion programs;Ability to plan, develop and/or deliver health education programs to specific target populations including health promotion, wellness and prevention programs;Ability to work independently and deliver health education presentations within the community;Ability to work predominantly with adults, applying learning concepts;Ability to communicate effectively through the use of verbal, written and electronic means;Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents and to store, manipulate, analyze, and present information.Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in health education, human services, or a directly related field; plus four years of experience in community capacity building, public and/or community health education, or other types of health-related work involving considerable public contact.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid Driver's License (Required)CPR (Required within 60 days)AED (Required within 60 days)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in public health or related field of study.At least three years of experience designing, implementing, and contributing to evaluating community-based health programs in culturally and age-diverse populations.At least five years of experience with community development and capacity building activities an asset.At least five years of experience working with diverse multicultural populations.Experience with community outreach and providing health promotion, prevention, and emergency preparedness education to various ethnic communities, non-profit organizations, hard to reach populations, small businesses and/or faith communities.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, such as community members and building partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and faith-based groups.At least two years of experience with managing, implementing, and developing comprehensive outreach programs for the public, preferably in health promotion and health access services.Ability to work independentlyAble to communicate effectively using verbal, written and electronic means.Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer; Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer; All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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The Health Department Community Health Development Division is expanding to fulfill a new role for Senior Community Health Specialists under the direction of the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program's (PHYAP) Project Manager.
This position performs a diverse range of professional level planning, classroom facilitation, coordination of mentorship and alumni planning activities, and communication activities necessary to engage communities, and public/private sector high schools and associated student populations, and other non-profit, philanthropic and governmental organizations.
Expands capacity to implement and sustain the PHYAP; coordinates intra/interagency outreach consultations; coordinates countywide student participant engagement and recruitment; performs outreach and engagement activities; analyzes and develops comprehensive program planning materials for multiple sectors and priority health initiatives in accordance with agency and PHYAP strategic plan. Ensures equity, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate (CLAS) standard health education, fidelity to program curriculums and public health messaging plans are developed to ensure targeted outreach is accomplished to populations within the county with greatest health disparities.
Develops, guides and communicates coordinated program team activities for classroom facilitators; mentorship and alumni program components. Establishes and cultivates strategic relationships and partnerships to support the implementation of the program's activities throughout Fairfax County. Assists in coordination and planning where countywide stakeholders are involved. Develops collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and collaborates to ensure that the community needs for Health Department support, services, participation, and information are met. Leverages county and community resources to maximize student participant participation in community-based initiatives. Collaborates with volunteer recruitment, training and retention efforts for Health Department programs including coordination, recruitment, motivation, organizing, planning and appreciation. Performs program area planning, monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with project manager.Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)Knowledge of program development, implementation, and elementary evaluation;Knowledge of communities being served, cultural diversities and resources available;Knowledge of the social, economic and environmental factors that increase an individual's and community's risk for chronic disease (e.g. communicable disease, stressor diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and asthma);Knowledge of disease management/health promotions models that target the treatment of disease in symptomatic or at-risk individuals;Ability to formulate goals, objectives, schedules, and priorities for activities that support the accomplishment of projects and programs;Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, coworkers, County officials, public- and private-sector organizations, community groups, and the public;Ability to develop, collect and analyze outcome data to evaluate effectiveness of disease management/health promotion programs;Ability to plan, develop and/or deliver health education programs to specific target populations including health promotion, wellness and prevention programs;Ability to work independently and deliver health education presentations within the community;Ability to work predominantly with adults, applying learning concepts;Ability to communicate effectively through the use of verbal, written and electronic means;Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents and to store, manipulate, analyze, and present information.Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in health education, human services, or a directly related field; plus four years of experience in community capacity building, public and/or community health education, or other types of health-related work involving considerable public contact.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid Driver's License (Required)CPR (Required within 60 days)AED (Required within 60 days)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in public health or related field of study.At least three years of experience designing, implementing, and contributing to evaluating community-based health programs in culturally and age-diverse populations.At least five years of experience with community development and capacity building activities an asset.At least five years of experience working with diverse multicultural populations.Experience with community outreach and providing health promotion, prevention, and emergency preparedness education to various ethnic communities, non-profit organizations, hard to reach populations, small businesses and/or faith communities.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, such as community members and building partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and faith-based groups.At least two years of experience with managing, implementing, and developing comprehensive outreach programs for the public, preferably in health promotion and health access services.Ability to work independentlyAble to communicate effectively using verbal, written and electronic means.Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer; Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer; All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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