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NEOGOV · 16 hours ago

Health Program Specialist I - Disease Intervention (Grant Funded) Temporary

TX 78210, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23/hr - $23/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Health Program Specialist I to perform routine public health work within the San Antonio Metro Health District. The role involves planning and developing public health education program activities while providing consultative services and technical assistance to various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Public health knowledgeCounseling techniquesData collectionCase managementPhlebotomyBilingual (English/Spanish)Technical assistanceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor'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

Knowledge of current public health programs, practices, and procedures

Knowledge of public health laws and regulations

Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques

Skill 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