Summary

The Community Health Planner (CHP) promotes individual and population health through health promotion and education initiatives and health behavior-change programs in a variety of settings for the diverse populations represented in Delaware County. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating programs and public health initiatives, establishing, leading, and maintaining community partnerships, and managing work plans and timelines. CHPs may be focused on emergency preparedness, and will work with other County, Regional, State, and Federal agencies to coordinate, communicate, and execute public health preparedness activities, including enhancing strategies for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. They will also provide resources and assistance to county residents and community organizations when they are faced with foreseen and unforeseen circumstances because of a disaster.

Work involvement will include initiatives and projects that may change as the initiatives and projects evolve.  This position will implement grant objectives, work plans and respond to priorities set forth by DCHD and local coalitions.
 

Essential Duties

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Knowledge of the core functions and essential services of public health
• Knowledge of education program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Knowledge of disease prevention, health promotion, lifestyle risk reduction education, and public health research methods
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills are essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications. Experience/training utilizing database, statistical, and graphics software desired
• Ability to make professional decisions within the framework of Department policy, and perform all duties with efficiency, thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to assess, organize, and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively utilizing the English language both verbally and in writing, including use of proper grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation. Bilingual skills a plus
• Ability to effectively present information, data, and statistics both verbally and in written communications
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate, deal effectively and courteously with individuals of all ages and from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds, including those who may be irate
• Ability to conform to scheduling demands that may include weekends, overtime, emergency call-in, and varied days, hours, and shifts
• Ability to work independently with a minimum level of supervision after completing training and probationary period
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons, and work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to follow protocol, procedures, and established guidelines
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs
• A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding and changing workload
• Strong relationship-building skills
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the core functions and essential services of public health.
• Knowledge of education program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of disease prevention, health promotion, lifestyle risk reduction education, and public health research methods.
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications. Experience/training utilizing database, statistical, and graphics software desired.
• Ability to make professional decisions within the framework of Department policy, and perform all duties with efficiency, thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to assess, organize, and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively utilizing the English language both verbally and in writing, including use of proper grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation. Bilingual skills a plus.
• Ability to effectively present information, data, and statistics both verbally and in written communications.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate, deal effectively and courteously with individuals of all ages and from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds, including those who may be irate.
• Ability to conform to scheduling demands that may include weekends, overtime, emergency call-in, and varied days, hours, and shifts.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum level of supervision after completing training and probationary period.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information.
• Ability to follow protocol, procedures, and established guidelines.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs.
• A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding and changing workload.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding of public health principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating community health programs and initiatives.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, utilize a keyboard, sit, bend at the waist, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, kneel, stoop, drive, crouch or squat, crawl, drive, climb stairs, twist or rotate at the waist while working; push, lift or carry items.

• Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity.

Work Environment

• Office settings, and on-site visits to various fieldwork locations.

Other

• Evenings and weekends as needed, expectation is one evening and one weekend per month.

*The selected candidate will be required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including PA State Police Criminal History Record Check; PA Child Abuse History; and FBI Criminal History Background Check including finger printing prior to employment.

**Delaware County requires all DCHD employees be up to date for their COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be submitted before a candidate’s start date if hired.

 

Contact

To apply, please go to Neo.gov.