- Master's degree in public health, health education, or a closely related field.
- Five or more years of experience working in community health education, Cooperative Extension, or related field.
- Knowledge of evidence-based public health strategies and practices.
- Strong experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Experience working effectively with Extension Agents and Specialists, community partners, stakeholders, and diverse populations.
- Grant development and management experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience as an Extension Agent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology tools.
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Community Health Navigator
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Health Communications Manager
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George Mason University Richmond, United StatesHealth Communications Manager · Prince William County, VA · Research Staff · Opening on: Dec · Department: · College of Public Health - School of Nursing · Classification: · Research Staff 12-month · Job Category: · Research Staff · Job Type: · Full-Time · Work Schedu ...
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Community Health Worker
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Community Health Worker
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Community Health Worker
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Community Health Worker
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Home Health Community Liaison
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Community Health Clinical Faculty
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Community Health Engagement Specialist
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Wider Circle Richmond, United StatesWider Circle is looking for a Community Health Engagement Specialist in Richmond, VA, to play a vital role in our groundbreaking program, which connects neighbors for better health outcomes. The successful candidate will radiate confidence and empathy, establish trust with our me ...
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Community Health Engagement Specialist
1 week ago
Wider Circle Richmond, United StatesWider Circle is looking for a Community Health Engagement Specialist in Richmond, VA, to play a vital role in our groundbreaking program, which connects neighbors for better health outcomes. The successful candidate will radiate confidence and empathy, establish trust with our me ...
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Community Health Clinical Faculty
1 week ago
Chamberlain University Richmond, United States Part timeJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We're 99,000 strong, with ...
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Evenings Community Health Rn
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The Laurels of Bon Air Careers Richmond, VA, United States Full time10,000 sign-on bonus · The Evening RN Admission Nurse is responsible for supervising and assisting in the admission process of new residents and ensures that new admission orders are completed accurately and timely and that new residents are oriented to the facility. · Reporting ...
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Virginia Tech Richmond, United StatesThe Extension Area Specialized Agent for Community Health will serve as a key member of the Extension team, working to deliver evidence-based education, developing health program partnerships/collaboration, and support services to communities in the Northeast District. This posit ...
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Virginia Tech University Richmond, United StatesThe Extension Area Specialized Agent for Community Health will serve as a key member of the Extension team, working to deliver evidence-based education, developing health program partnerships/collaboration, and support services to communities in the Agent, Health, Public Health, ...
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Virginia Jobs Richmond, United StatesJob Description · The Extension Area Specialized Agent for Community Health will serve as a key member of the Extension team, working to deliver evidence-based education, developing health program partnerships/collaboration, and support services to communities in the Northeast D ...
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Community Mental Health Counselor QMHP A/C
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EMS of Virginia (Educating, Mentoring, Success) Richmond, United StatesCommunity Based Clinician · EMS of Virginia is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) registered with the Board of Counseling to provide Intensive In-home and Mental Health Skill Building Services in the greater Richmond area (city of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfie ...
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EMS of Virginia (Educating, Mentoring, Success) Richmond, United StatesCommunity Based QMHP - Community Stabilization · EMS of Virginia is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) registered with the Board of Counseling to provide Crisis Stabilization Services in the greater Richmond area (city of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Peter ...
Extension Area Specialized Agent for Community Health - Richmond, United States - State of Virginia
Description
Job Description
The Extension Area Specialized Agent for Community Health will serve as a key member of the Extension team, working to deliver evidence-based education, developing health program partnerships/collaboration, and support services to communities in the Northeast District.
This position will work broadly in Community Health and will collaborate with a variety of subject matter specialists, non-Extension faculty, VCE program teams, other Area Specialized Agents, and current Extension Agents to address health related issues.
The position will work in concert with the Deputy State Program Leader, Community Engaged Health. This position will support Extension Agents in the district to provide high-quality community health educational programs.The position will have dual reporting lines to the VCE District Director and the Associate Director, Youth, Families, and Health.
This position will be responsible for conducting needs assessments, developing and implementing educational programs, and providing technical assistance and consultation to community partners and Extension colleagues.
Required QualificationsRegular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
March 27, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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