HAYS COUNTY JOB POSTING

Job Title Community Outreach Specialist Job Number 202200239
Department Head Health Department Date Open November 30, 2022
Salary Range Minimum $43,758.24-$65,636.76 Annually Application Deadline Until Filled

In order to be considered for employment with Hays County submit the following documents:

• Hays County Application Cover Letter Resume

Find Hays County Employment Applications at: * Hays County website – www.hayscountytx.com
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

CONTINUATION OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON CONTINUED FUNDING

Education and/or Experience

Any equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted on a year for year basis

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• One-year Public relations or outreach experience preferred.
• Must complete any additional training within 30 days of notice.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations * Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities Under the direction of the Community Program Manager, will assist in the creation and execution of an overall plan for community outreach and engagement, including raising awareness about the organization, and the development of engagement and partnership pathways for individuals and organizations that align with our mission and vision. * Regularly analyze the community to identify opportunities to grow the Outreach Program.

• Represents Hays County in community initiatives and at events that support our goals and strategies.
• Assists in the creation and distribution of program marketing materials including flyers, fact sheets, program information, reports, and a programmatic newsletter to target the intended audience.
• Participates in outreach in the community including, but not limited to, going door to door in neighborhoods, businesses, churches, etc.
• Ensures that vulnerable community members have an improved access to health care services and increased access to health screening opportunities.
• Works with the Program Manager to ensure an increase in understanding among county citizens regarding available health and social service programs.
• Supports and encourages community health activities that enhance the visibility of the Hays County Local Health Department.
• Assists in planning and attends community outreach events that focus on the low income, underinsured, and marginalized residents of Hays County.
• Leads educational meetings and attends community events.
• Participates in networking and collaborating with local organizations and community leaders.
• Works to foster positive and collaborative relationships with community residents, local nonprofit organizations, businesses, and student organizations.
• Works directly with the Community Program Manager in goal setting, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Summary

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Under general direction of the Director of Countywide Operations and the general supervision of the Community Program Manager, the Community Outreach
Specialist assists in the development and implementation of the Hays County Local Health Department Community Outreach Program. The Community Outreach
Specialist will promote, coordinate, and analyze group and community public health interventions in order to increase access of equitable health care to vulnerable communities in Hays County.

Hays County is an EEO employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Hays County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including reference checks, criminal history, and driver’s license checks and driving history.

X:\Job postings\Health Department\0239- Community Outreach Specialist - Nov 2022.docx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,758.24 - $65,636.76 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Marcos, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.