Health Promotion Specialist - Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION:                 Health Promotion Specialist

DEPARTMENT:        St. Joseph County Department of Health - Community Access, Resources

and Education (C.A.R.E.) Unit

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F

JOB CATEGORY:     PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

SALARY:                   Up to $55,125/yr.

STATUS:                    Full-Time

FLSA STATUS:         Non-Exempt

DATES:                      until filled

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Our organization is currently unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas now or in the future. Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Health Promotion Specialist for the Community Access, Resources, and Education (CARE) Unit of the St. Joseph County Department of Health, responsible for creating, planning, coordinating, and implementing health education materials and activities. Topics include, but are not limited to, substance use, mental health, chronic disease prevention, cancer prevention, and elder care.

Benefits  

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities  

Incumbent applies standard departmental practices and policies to individual situations, with departures from guidelines and instructions discussed with supervisor. Work product is reviewed for achievement of desired results and overall conformity with instructions and standard practices of the Department. 

Creates health education materials, both physical and digital, for distribution to the public.

Under the guidance of the Director of CARE and in collaboration with the SJCDoH Communication Specialist, this role leads and facilitates the creation, printing, and delivery of health education materials, including flyers, brochures, stickers, logos, buttons, and pdfs.

Develops and presents educational programs for local schools and daycares, workplaces, health fairs, community and social organizations, and County employees to provide information and assistance in identifying, understanding, and preventing environmental health hazards and chronic disease health risks.

Works with a variety of community organizations to coordinate community health presentations and educational events. Coordinates logistics for host site and staff, including reaching out to community organizations and facilities, planning event details, and implementing and evaluating events.

Maintains current knowledge on health-related topics and assists in planning, developing, and implementing health education materials, programs, and services in accordance with community needs and Department goals and objectives.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in public health education or related field required, with two years’ experience as a Health Promotion Specialist/education preferred. 

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and training. Certification of Health Education Specialist preferred but not required. 

Ability to plan and deliver public speaking presentations and special events. 

Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.