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| Health Services Consultant 3 (Project) - Child Wellness Expert |
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| About the Organization |
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Washington State Department of Health |
| Department: |
Community and Family Health Division |
| Industry: |
State Government |
| Description: |
The Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthier and safer. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are our most valuable resource. We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We strive to hire, develop and retain a competent and diverse workforce. To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov. |
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| About the Position |
| Internal Ref.: |
DOH 820 – CL |
| Job Type: |
Full-Time |
| Related Areas: |
Maternal and Child Health
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| Openings: |
1 |
| Location: |
Tumwater, Washington, WA (United States) | Map It! |
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| Description: |
The mission of the Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) section is to promote, support and provide public health leadership for state and community-based systems that assure the health and well being of children, youth, and families. The position plans, develops, implements, and oversees Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) activities. This position, under the supervision of the section manager, is the Project LAUNCH Coordinator Child Wellness Expert.
Project LAUNCH is a federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The planned duration is five years, pending federal funding and approval. The purpose of Project LAUNCH is to promote the wellness (physical, emotional, social and behavioral health) of children birth to eight.
This position will staff a State Child Wellness Council and oversee strategic planning and implementation at the state level. This position will also manage a contract with Yakima County, the Project LAUNCH local partner. Yakima County will convene a Local Child Wellness Council and implement evidence-based interventions to promote child wellness. This position will provide technical assistance to and assure ongoing coordination with Project LAUNCH in Yakima County.
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| Compensation: |
$3,918 - $5,136 Monthly, depending on qualificatiosn |
| Qualifications: |
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, health care administration, public or business administration, education or allied field.
• Two (2) or more years of professional management or consultative experience in a health services program.
The Department of Health is most interested in candidates who exhibit the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Knowledge of: principles and practices of public health; early childhood mental health; evidence based practices to promote child wellness; community mobilization; effective communication techniques; principles and practices of organization and administration; research and study methods; and report preparation.
• Ability to mobilize people and resources to address an issue, and develop and convene internal and external partnerships and workgroups.
• Ability to facilitate group decision making and reach consensus. Ability to perform effective long-range planning, to think strategically, and to create and implement logic models.
• Ability to incorporate and apply best and promising practices in community based settings.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences and from diverse cultural, racial, socioeconomic, educational, ethnic and professional backgrounds on sensitive subject matter.
• Adapt easily to changing program needs. Adapt approach, goals, and methods to achieve successful solutions and results in dynamic situations
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and internet to access and share information and to maintain electronic communications.
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| Start Date: |
to be determined |
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This position is covered by an “Agency Shop” provision. Therefore as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status.
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Linda Riggle at (360) 236-4226, Linda.Riggle@doh.wa.gov, or TDD at (360) 664-3023.
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Posting available until Friday,
October 31, 2008
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| For more information, contact: |
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Kim Cahill
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360-236-4401 |
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recruitment@doh.wa.gov |
| Web: |
http://www.doh.wa.gov/job_ann/DOH820.doc |
| How to Apply: |
Individuals interested in applying for this position should visit the complete job announcement at http://www.doh.wa.gov/job_ann/DOH820.doc for more information and instructions on how to apply. |
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