Community health worker Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

The Portage County Health & Human Services department is hiring a full-time  Community Health Planner !

What is the Summary of the Position?

Under the direction of the Portage County Health and Human Services-Division of Public Health Manager this position serves as a public health strategist within a nationally Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accredited local health department. The health planner position works in collaboration with community groups, other agencies / departments, and resources to develop and implement community health services or policies by conducting assessments, capacity building, planning, implementation, and evaluation strategies. This position supports goals and objectives for identified health focus areas of the Community Health Improvement Plan for Portage County and Calls to Action for the Portage County LIFE Report. A good understanding of the essential services and core functions of public health is expected. The health planner position is expected to promote the health of our community and facilitate policy and planning, Expectations of the health planner position include the ability to :

• Develop and implement interventions, policies, and systems to promote practices that support positive public health outcomes and resilient communities.
• Use a variety of accessible, transparent, and inclusive methods of communication to convey and to receive information from the public and stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning and serve as a source of information and expertise in the development and implementation of policies affecting public health.
• Foster and support community involvement and partnerships in development, adoption, and implementation of policies affecting public health, including engagement of diverse populations and consideration of adversely impacted populations.
• Develop a written community health assessment and improvement plan at least every 5 years, by assessing applicable data, developing measurable health objectives, and partnering with persons, agencies, and organizations to cultivate community ownership throughout the entire development and implementation of the plan.
• Engage members of the community in assessment, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of community health planning.
• Promote land use planning and sustainable development activities to create positive health outcomes.

Pay starts at $29.23 / hr

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