Community Engagement Coordinator, CHVPS

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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.

• Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff partners and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles ensuring we remain trustworthy accountable and consistent with our mission.
• Respect- We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives listening intentionally and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health reduce disparities and create meaningful measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration- We actively partner across teams disciplines organizations and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

• Community Collaboration: Fosters and maintains strong relationships with diverse communities individuals local agencies and organizations within the service areas of the Community Health and Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS) Division in Harris County.
• Community Engagement: Collaborates in the planning development implementation and monitoring of community engagement strategies programs and plans working closely with the Office of Communications Education and Engagement (OCEE) when applicable.
• Public Outreach: Prepares and delivers presentations to community groups local agencies organizations and other stakeholders to raise awareness and encourage collaboration.
• Community Initiatives: Acts as a division representative actively participating in task forces working groups committees advisory groups emergency functions and neighborhood groups to support ongoing initiatives.
• Needs Assessment: Partners with individuals departments community representatives and external agencies to gather information conduct assessments and identify community needs ensuring the alignment and effectiveness of community engagement strategies.
• Data Reporting: Prepares and presents written summaries infographics visualizations data-driven reports and other documents to leadership including conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Program Evaluation: Performs evaluations of projects and programs measuring effectiveness through performance metrics including goals achieved and adherence to timelines and selects appropriate data collection methods.
• Activity Tracking: Tracks and maintains accurate records within engagement activity reporting systems ensuring up-to-date documentation of all engagement efforts.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Relations Communications Public Policy/Administration Social Work or related field and one year to the experiences.
  OR
  Associates degree and at least three (3) years of experience.
  

• Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire).

• Skill in using the MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) for documentation data analysis presentations and communication.
• Knowledge of neighborhood organizations community groups and local agencies within the service areas fostering connections to improve program outreach and effectiveness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish and sustain productive working relationships and promote teamwork in diverse and inclusive environments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to track assess trends and make recommendations to enhance programs and services based on data insights and feedback.

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences address misinformation and build trust supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity diversity and inclusion to public health addressing systemic barriers and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health fostering engagement shared ownership and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

Languages:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (flexible); however hours will vary and include nights and weekends and holidays depending on the activities and needs of the division and department.

• This position is office- and community-based offering a professional and collaborative workspace utilizing technology to support daily tasks including computers phones and software applications. This role involves significant interaction with community members organizations and colleagues.

• This role requires the ability to lift carry push and pull up to twenty (20) pounds.

• Harris County Public Health: 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas. 77002.