Oswego County
Health Program Specialist
Oswego, New York•Full-time
$24.53+ hourly
$24.53+ hourly
About the Job
The Oswego County Health Department has an immediate opening for a Health Program Specialist to be responsible for providing support to community-wide public health education programs, immunizations action plans, lead poisoning prevention program, healthy families, and /or other relevant public health programming. Responsibilities include supporting public health grants and providing support and services to families of programs through home visits, community outreach, grant writing assistance and quality assurance.
Qualifications:
- Possession of an associate degree in psychology, human development, social work, human services, counseling, or closely related field. OR
- Possession of an associate degree and one (1) year of experience working with individuals, children and/or families in a health or social services agency, or community services setting.
- Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience working with individuals, children and/or families in a health or social services agency, or community services setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Participation in Public Health emergency preparedness drills and responses may be required. Select immunizations may be required at time of appointment or at any time throughout the course of employment according to New York State Department of Health or other oversight agency requirements.
This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam for a limited period through the HELP Program. Candidates appointed permanently to this title will NOT need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP Program ends.
Pay Rate: $24.53 per hour plus competitive benefit package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.
Oswego County Human Resources Department
46 East Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126
(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254
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About Oswego County
Oswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed.As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible. Benefits may include health, dental, vision and life insurance; NYS Retirement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; paid holidays, sick and annual leave; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed); optional pre-tax retirement plan; optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA); and more. Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.