Arthritis Program Specialist - Temporary

Job Description:

Arthritis Program Specialist - Temporary

Description

Job Posting Title
Arthritis Program Specialist - Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Community Analysis and Linkages

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time
Part time

Job Type
Temporary

Compensation
The hourly salary is $30.00.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Arthritis Program Specialist -Temporary

Location: 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Salary: Up to $30.00/hour based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Part Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: Up to 19 hours/week between 8am - 5pm

Position Description: The purpose of this position is to provide coordination and implementation of the State Public Health Approaches to Addressing Arthritis grant. The general functions/major responsibilities of this position entail overseeing coordination of internal and external partners to meet the outcomes of the State Public Health Approaches to Addressing Arthritis grant.

Duties:

• Coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of the State Public Health Approaches to Addressing Arthritis grant in collaboration with internal and external partners ensuring the application of evidence- based, best or promising practices in managing arthritis.
• Exhibit experience with community-based programming at the local and state levels, state-wide collaboration efforts, dissemination of evidence-based programs, and systems approaches for program delivery.
• Conduct programmatic and strategic planning with interested entities and partners in regard to implementation of Arthritis Appropriate Evidence Based Interventions.
• A proven ability to work independently and communicate effectively using written, verbal, and electronic methods.
• Maintains accurate records and files related to work performed and prepares and updates documentation regrading assigned projects

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Community Health, Social Sciences or other related field, and 2-3 years of experience in a community or public health position with duties related to disparate populations, population-based strategies, tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, and/or wellness and 1-2 years supervisory experience.

• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Community Health, Social Sciences or other related field and/or a combination of demonstrated experience and education. Previous professional experience (minimum of 2 years) working at a community-based agency and/or with community programs and 3-4 years supervisory experience.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is set in an office environment, computer based. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Travel may be required.

Telework: This position is may not eligible for and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .