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Program & Policy Specialist (Housing & Economic Stability) - Jackson County Health Department
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
Jackson County Health Department
Independence, Missouri
Department
Community Transformation Grant UHLMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Job Description
Provide health promotion, policy and systems change, and disease prevention programs and activities for the citizens of Eastern Jackson County.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in public health, health promotion/education, or other closely related field.
American Heart Association CPR certificate or the ability to acquire one within 6 months of hire.
One or two years progressively responsible related experience.
Knowledge of the core functions and essential services of public health.
Knowledge of education program planning, implementation and evaluation.
Knowledge of course design, teaching methods and techniques for presenting material.
Knowledge of health promotion and education theories and practices related to: public health, epidemiology, disease prevention, behavioral change, group process, community organizing and mobilizing, social justice, and adult/child learning.
Knowledge of data analysis and research methods.
Knowledge of social marketing principles, public information and mass media, and methods of instruction.
Interpersonal communications, group process and facilitation skills.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
Demonstrates ability to present information to large audiences.
Knowledge of community organizing skills.
Demonstrates computer use ability in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
Demonstrates ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimal amount of direction.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in public health, health promotion/education, or other closely related field.
Certified Health Education Specialist
Knowledge of principles, techniques and application of behavioral epidemiology as related to health education and promotion.
Ability to research, compile and summarize a variety of informational and statistical data and materials. Skilled in methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.
University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.