Community Engagement Specialist

Houston, MS - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 35360 - 35360

Posted on: 27 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Supervisor The EHE Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for maintaining community partnerships conducting outreach strategies and coordinating engagement efforts related to the EHE initiative. This position serves as a community liaison to help people living with HIV navigate resources. The position also serves as a liaison between Ryan White Grant Administration and community stakeholders to increase awareness of EHE-funded services while fostering collaboration and feedback to enhance program impact.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Builds and maintains strong partnerships with community-based organizations Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) non-profits civic groups impacted communities and other stakeholders to increase awareness and visibility of EHE-funded programs and services.
Participates in the planning development and execution of community engagement strategies initiatives events and outreach activities that promote EHE-funded services advance program goals and gather community feedback.
Monitors tracks and evaluates engagement efforts preparing reports and statistical analyses to assess community reach and inform ongoing program improvements. Presents findings and recommendations to leadership.
Conducts evaluations of community engagement activities using performance measures and timelines and selects appropriate methods tools and procedures to assess effectiveness.
Prepares and conducts presentations to people living with HIV community organizations advocacy groups and other relevant stakeholders to promote EHE-funded services goals and progress.
Serves as the point of contact for community engagement efforts ensuring that EHE-funded Subrecipients local leaders community-based organizations impacted communities and other relevant stakeholders remain actively informed and involved in EHE implementation activities.
Provides technical assistance and strategic guidance to HCPH communications teams and EHE-funded Subrecipients on messaging outreach and engagement strategies that align with EHE program priorities.
Maintains stakeholder databases and reporting systems ensuring accurate and up-to-date tracking of community engagement activities and partnerships.
Other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

At least three (3) years of experience with community engagement public affairs/community relations/outreach and/or communications or related field

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to work well with teammates
Knowledge of community organizations and local agencies

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Self-motivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Bachelors Degree in Public Health Urban/Regional Planning Social Sciences or related fields

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time Grant-Funded position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:

This position operates remotely and in a professional office and community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The position is community facing requiring the ability to travel throughout Harris County and the surrounding area with some desk addition the position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness - 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas. 77002

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

Position DescriptionIf youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.About Harris County Public Health:Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1...