Lead Abatement Information Coordinator

Overview

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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.

The Lead Abatement Information Coordinator will be responsible for active outreach and education of youth, service providers, community partners, and the public on lead hazards. This position will assist in the recruitment of lead abatement participants and the coordination of lead abatement application submittal. Under the supervision of the Lead Abatement Supervisor, individuals in this position will maintain relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones.

This position will also assist in developing program materials, guidelines and training. This position will develop and implement targeted population-based interventions and manage the calendar for education and outreach events and opportunities. The Lead Abatement Information Coordinator will also work with the Lead Supervisors in data management, evaluation, and reporting. This position will also be responsible for submitting a request for outreach supplies and updating the program's calendar.

• Serves as an English/Spanish interpreter for clients and staff members during home visits.
• Assist in the completion and submittal of lead abatement applications.
• Provides outreach and education at clients' homes, health fairs, schools, day care centers, clinics and other community sites in high-risk target areas.
• Performs presentations educating the public about the dangers of lead and the services provided by the Lead Abatement Programs.
• Represents the Environmental Public Health at community stakeholder meetings.

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Education:

• High School Diploma/GED.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
• Establishes collaborative relationships and projects to improve quality and address needs.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Uses sound judgment.
• Self-motivated.
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates written and verbal English competency.
• Able to read and follow directions.

Core Competencies

• Organizational Leadership: Understands the organizational mission; ethics and public good; respect for others; collaborates to improve quality.
• Collaboration: Contributes to an inclusive workplace and works with others to address needs.
• Innovation: Ability to adapt to change.
• Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics: Treats others with courtesy, honesty, and respect; strong judgment; self-motivated.
• 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, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).

• Two (2) years of community outreach experience (preferred).

• Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
  Full-Time | Grant Funded Position
• Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
• Other days and hours as necessary.

• Primarily in a field environment, with some office time for administrative tasks related to lead abatement projects.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Must be able to stand for an extended period of time. Light lifting and bending may be required.

• 1111 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77002

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Note:

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