SHIFT Healthcare Provider Educator
SHIFT Healthcare Provider Educator
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Job Description
Posting Date
06/27/25Application Deadline
07/03/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00 - $27.81 hourlyFull Pay Range: $25.00 - $36.25 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Contractor with BenefitsDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
As the SHIFT (Safe Healthy Infants & Families Thrive) Healthcare Provider Educator you will be part of an exciting new multidisciplinary community collaborative working to facilitate engagement with expectant parents who have a substance use disorder (SUD). This includes working with healthcare agencies to increase knowledge and education about the intersection of prenatal care and SUD treatment.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
One year of experience working within the healthcare community
Bachelors degree in Nursing Health Education Public Health Early Child Development or another closely related field
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for therequired education on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Experience working with funders to develop federal state or private grant proposals or preparing negotiating and monitoring contract documents.
Job Contributions
Implement a CME-accredited program for medical professionals focused on the intersection of prenatal care and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment
Educate healthcare professionals on best practices for managing Perinatal Substance Use Disorder with a focus on dispelling common myths and presenting evidence-based information
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with over 50 service providers involved in SHIFT-related initiatives across Maricopa County
Design and implement strategies to help providers effectively engage eligible families who may be marginalized avoid prenatal care or reside in opioid hotspots within the County
Target populations include individuals experiencing homelessness incarceration or detention; juveniles; Native American communities; non-English speakers; and upper/middle-class parents with substance use disorders or other barriers to care
Represent Maricopa County Department of Public Health by actively participating in community coalitions conferences and workgroups
Collaborate with the Communications team and other stakeholders to create and update written SHIFT materials for community distribution ensuring content remains accurate and relevant. Manage and update website content to reflect current information and resources
Evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs in meeting grant objectives and impacting the target populations knowledge attitudes beliefs practices and behaviors using appropriate data collection methods. Use the results along with community feedback to inform future program planning and guide policy development
Engage extensively with underserved communities through frequent collaboration with academia community-based organizations and public or private agencies
Build and maintain active support for health education programs within these networks
Partner with Labor and Delivery NICUs in hospitals across Maricopa County to promote non-stigmatizing evidence-based best practices for the care of substance-exposed newborns and their parents
Recruit and facilitate training for Peer Mentorswomen who have experienced substance use disorder during pregnancyon presentation skills
Collaborate with Maricopa SHIFT partner organizations to support the integration of Peer Mentors as volunteers or paid staff. Oversee the development of their training and presentation skills for both professional and community audiences during Maricopa SHIFT presentations
Working Conditions
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly and requires walking/standing to a significant degree
Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Within one month of hire all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
