Health Program Specialist II - Grant Funded

Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex public health work in one of several public health programs. Work involves overseeing, planning, and evaluating public health education program activities and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, and community organizations. The work is generally investigative, regulatory, educational, and consultative in nature. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

512

E. Highland Blvd., Ste. 150, San Antonio, Texas 78210

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Implements evidence-based prevention initiatives to help the community improve and maintain their health.
• Develops, coordinates, and presents public health educational activities and outreach for organizations and groups in the local community, to include the provision of educational materials and teaching aids.
• Conducts outreach and maintains relationships with community and partner organizations regarding health initiatives.
• Coordinates, plans, and monitors public health education activities; and develops goals and objectives for public health education programs.
• Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to public health information and report requests.
• Interviews persons to determine demographic, medically relevant information and risk factor data.
• Counsels patients concerning risk reduction and behavior modification.
• Assists in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and preparing materials in response to public health information and report requests.
• Assists with data handling, database maintenance and reports for research studies, survey, and audits.
• Assists with developing and conducting quality assurance reviews for the program.
• Provides technical assistance to healthcare providers on public health issues.
• May supervise the work of personnel.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in a public health, health promotion, sciences, social sciences, or other related health field.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Health Program Specialist I or other relevant public health experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
• Any applicant selected for this position must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the City of San Antonio and successfully complete the City of San Antonio’s Cash-Handling Certification Training.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Phlebotomy experience.

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position,…