Health Program Specialist

Public Health WorkerUnder direction, is responsible for performing routine public health work in one of several public health programs. Work involves planning and developing public health education program activities and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, and community organizations. The work is generally investigative, regulatory, educational, and consultative in nature. Exercises no supervision. This position is a "temporary grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.Work Location 512 E. Highland Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78210 Work Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - FridayEssential Job FunctionsEssential job functions vary according to division assignment within the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District:Implements evidence-based prevention initiatives to help the community improve and maintain their health.May conduct field outreach to participate in community initiatives.Maintains relationships with community and partner organizations regarding health initiatives.Interviews persons to determine demographic, medically relevant information, and risk factor data.Contacts physicians, hospitals, and medical laboratories to obtain patient information.Counsels patients concerning risk reduction and behavior modification.Collects data for use in planning and evaluating the effectiveness of public health education programs.Conducts data entry.Provides public health education to individuals.Serves as an education and information resource to the public on health and public health issues for the community.May assist in collecting and preparing materials in response to information and report requests.May train personnel.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.Job RequirementsBachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in public health, health promotion, sciences, social sciences, or other health-related field.Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.Preferred QualificationsBilingual (English/Spanish).Applicant InformationUnless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of current public health programs, practices, and procedures.Knowledge of public health laws and regulations.Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniquesSkill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.Ability to interpret public health laws and regulations.Ability to organize and prioritize work.Ability to document clearly and concisely pertinent information.Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.Ability to deliver formal presentations to small and large groups.Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.Ability to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies.Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.Ability to work in an inside environment and out in the field.BenefitsThe City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.