Policy & Prevention Specialist - Maternal Child Health

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Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of mothers, infants, and children?

Do you have a deep understanding of childhood development and a strong commitment to increasing healthy childhood outcomes?

We are seeking a Maternal and Child Health Policy and Prevention Specialist to lead and support initiatives that enhance the health of children and families.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong interest in health promotion and demonstrated experience working with mothers, infants, and children with complex health needs.

In this role, you will design and implement strategies focused on nutrition, healthy growth and development, addressing the needs of children with complex health conditions, and seeking to prevent negative health outcomes.

Responsibilities may include creating educational materials, organizing health-focused events, and delivering trainings on topics such as bonding, attachment, and child development.

You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to strengthen community-based efforts, build partnerships, and support evidence-based practices and prevention approaches.

Do you thrive on creating strong connections, collaborating effectively, and speaking to audiences? Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:30am -- 4:00pm or 8:00am – 4:30pm,

subject to change.

Eligible for hybrid work after a minimum of 3 months of employment and pending operational need.

This position assesses community needs and develops targeted work plans, health promotion materials, communication strategies, and educational approaches to address public health issues with diverse groups and community partners. Responds to individual and community needs for health promotion/education outreach activities for various target demographics utilizing credible public health resources. This position is part of the Policy & Prevention Specialist career progression series, which includes Associate Policy & Prevention Specialist and Policy & Prevention Specialist. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. This position may be dependent on variable funding sources, including categorical grants.

Requirements

• Assesses individual and community needs for target populations and effectively advances programs and services.

Works with key stakeholders and community partners to advocate for programs and policies that advance public health.

May facilitate specific workgroups, partnerships, and collaborations to support and advance work.

Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to address the needs of the program and assists in the development and coordination of strategic program plans.

• Collaborates with other staff to manage coalitions, including strategic efforts, meeting planning and facilitation, general coalition building, recruitment and relationship maintenance, and coalition communication.
• Builds, leads, and/or facilitates community coalitions, partnerships, and collaborations to support and advance program efforts. Works with key stakeholders and community partners to advocate for programs and policies that advance public health.
• Conducts research on evidence-based programs for the purposes of program planning and development.
• Develops and monitors program components (goals, objectives, strategies, interventions, and activities) in a structured format using evidence-based strategies to address health education and public health objectives.
• Makes recommendations for evidence-based strategies to improve public health and policy development.
• Plans programming for target populations using a variety of educational approaches, including small and large group presentations, and development and implementation of earned and paid media campaigns.
• Engages a variety of community stakeholders to increase support for program initiatives by providing education and training. Uses community input to develop, improve, and evaluate program activities, services, and policy initiatives.
• Assesses community readiness for program/policy implementation. Assesses community partner readiness to meet program goals and drafts written agreements when needed.
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains relevant health and wellness program resources, including communication materials. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and educational materials using a variety of evaluation tools. 
• Responds promptly to community members seeking health promotion information and resources.
• Represents El Paso County Public Health as a member of councils and coalitions.
• Assists in budget development, expenditure monitoring, and informing program fiscal needs.
• Participates in the agency's emergency planning and response activities.
• Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.
• Promotes overall public health within the community.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area. 
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to independently research program subject matter.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include presentations for large audiences. Ability to write and maintain clear, concise, and accurate records and reports.
• Skill in using a computer and various software packages, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of people, frequently under deadline pressure. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, federal, state, and local authorities, and other agencies. Ability to provide excellent customer service. 
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete projects in a timely manner. Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and critical thinking. Ability to identify problems and work to resolve them.
• Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a major in health education, public health, public policy, or related field.
  • Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree. 
• Two years of professional-related experience. 

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master's degree in health education, public health, public policy, or related field. 

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Additional Information

Duties are conducted in an office and field environment. Work environment may include potential exposure to second-hand smoke and other environmental hazards. Local travel is required; work may be assigned in various locations. Will be required to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate. Public Health employees are responsible for providing proof of vaccinations and/or tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position and must provide proof of completion of required vaccinations/testing or proof of initiation within sixty days of hire date. 

The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.