Employment Type : Full-Time
Three (3) Project Coordinator positions will be hired to assist with planning, implementation and tracking of project activities for a new COVID-19 Ambassador program focused on hiring community members to promote CCHS COVID-19 testing, vaccination and community best practices for safety, primarily for communities that are underserved or experiencing a surge in cases. The Project Coordinators will oversee education and health promotion activities for the COVID-19 Ambassador Program in the Central, East and West regions of the County and coordinate multiple program elements including advising Ambassadors on health education and preventive health principles, the techniques of community organization and strategies to support new and existing community-based partner outreach efforts. The COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist with leading outreach throughout the county to promote testing and vaccinations. The Project Coordinators will track project objectives; coordinate the activities of the Ambassadors; and perform related work as required. The position is funded through June 2021. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work, Health Education, Education, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition or a closely related field. Experience: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience which included direct responsibility for performing health promotion, health prevention, or community health education work. Substitution Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in any of the aforementioned fields and two (2) years of full-time experience in a health care organization, public health agency or community program performing administrative or program management duties may be substituted for the master's degree requirement. One (1) additional year of experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required academic major. No substitution is permitted for a bachelor's degree. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand Frequently Walk Occasionally Sit Frequently Handling / Fingering Frequently Reach Outward Occasionally Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs See Constantly Taste/ Smell Not Applicable Not Applicable Not required for essential functions Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day) Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day) Constantly (5+ hrs/day) WORK ENVIRONMENT General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply. Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Required Experience Required Licenses & Certifications