Lead Abatement Information Coordinator

Job Description

If you’re 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.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 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.

• 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.

Under general supervision, the Lead Abatement Information Coordinator conducts outreach and education on lead hazards to youth, service providers, community partners, and the public. Individuals in this role are responsible for coordinating participant recruitment, overseeing lead abatement application submittals, maintaining collaborative partner relationships, and performing other tasks to support program goals.

This role requires knowledge of program coordination and community engagement, along with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Outreach and
  
  Education:
  
  Provides outreach and education at clients’ homes, health fairs, schools, day care centers, clinics, and other community sites in high-risk target areas. In addition, manages the calendar for education and outreach events, and submits requests for outreach supplies.
• Client Support:
  Serves as a liaison for potential clients, gathers documentation needed for program approval, assists with completing and submitting lead abatement applications, and may provide English/Spanish interpretation for clients and staff during home visits.
• Reporting:
  Works closely with Program Supervisors to manage data, perform evaluations, and generate program reports.
• Program Support:
  Assists in developing program materials, guidelines, and training, and helps develop and implement targeted population-based interventions.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Knowledge of lead hazards, public health principles, and housing-related risk factors.
• Understanding of program coordination, community outreach, and participant recruitment strategies.
• Familiarity with policies and procedures for program documentation and application processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, planning, collaboration, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and program information.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement outreach and education activities.