Community Health Specialist

The Delaware Public Health District seeks a fulltime Community Health Specialist (

CHS 1

or CHS 2) to perform duties related to assessment/planning/improvement, community engagement and health education within the Community Health Division. The CHS promotes individual and population health through health promotion and education initiatives and health behavior-change programs in a variety of settings and populations represented in Delaware County. Conduct outreach in a variety of community settings, such as shelters, food pantries, fairs/festivals, partner organizations, etc. that focus on various CH priorities (e.g., overdose and suicide prevention, child passenger safety, chronic disease prevention, healthy eating and active living, injury prevention, etc.) Health education presentations/programs focused on youth (e.g., sexual health, nutrition, bike safety, vaping, etc.) Represent the agency on local and state coalitions Assist with grant writing, reporting, coordination of grant deliverables, and evaluation of outcomes Assist with strategies within the Community Health Improvement Plan related to Addiction, Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, and Social Determinants of Health Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and public health initiatives; policy development, establishing, leading and maintaining community partnerships, and managing work plans and timelines Work will involve multiple initiatives and projects at any given time and will change as the initiatives and projects evolve This role requires flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to support our community’s needs CHS 1 Bachelor's degree in public health, education, health promotion, social work, nutrition and dietetics, nursing or other related field preferred. Less than one year of relevant experience required. Harm reduction and/or substance use prevention experience preferred but not required.

CHS 2

Bachelor's degree in public health, education, health promotion, social work, nutrition and dietetics, nursing or other related field preferred. One to three years of relevant experience required. Harm reduction and/or substance use prevention experience preferred but not required. Salary CHS 1 starting pay is $22.55/hr and may be adjusted commensurate with experience CHS 2 starting pay is $25.55/hr and may be adjusted commensurate with experience Benefits Excellent paid leave (vacation, sick, personal), including 11 holidays and 20 hrs. admin leave Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life, EAP and many wellness perks Exceptional Retirement package Tuition Reimbursement Volunteer Time Off Professional development and training Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs for eligible workers Six weeks paid parental leave On-site gym Applicants may apply via agency website at #J-18808-Ljbffr Delaware Public Health District