Health Education Coordinator - Temporary Apply
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 26
The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and health education. Join our dynamic, professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!
The HIV CARE Health Education Coordinator (Temporary) provides non-medical care management services to Nevada County residents living with HIV/AIDS. Services include:
- Assisting clients with benefits counseling and enrollment in state programs, so clients can access and remain in medical care.
- Coordinating with other community organizations and advising/assisting clients in obtaining medical, pharmaceutical, social, community, legal, financial and other needed services.
- Providing direct assistance in meeting housing, utilities and other critical needs.
- Meeting with community service and/or health providers, including local medical providers, to assist in expanding the knowledge base of care providers in meeting the treatment needs of those living with HIV/AIDS.
- Ensuring that all funding/grant and programmatic requirements are met by maintaining all appropriate records and documentation.
- Hold the equivalent to Bachelor's degree (Master's degree is preferred), from an accredited college or university in Public or Community Health Education or a related field plus a minimum of two years experience directing or providing case management or staff support to a health education program.
- Be committed to and participate in the departments ongoing work to address the impact of stigma and towards diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
- Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift.
- Be a detail oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects. Will also possess a high level of emotional intelligence and empathy.
- Work well with a variety of individuals from various diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of their work.
- Be software/system/database intuitive, possessing strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
- Experience in health care or a related setting a plus, but not required.
You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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NOTE:
This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Sick Leave:
Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
Medical Benefits:
Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
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