Healthy Texas Babies Program Specialist - Tyler, United States - Northeast Texas Public Health

Description

Department:
WIC Admin

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience and Education

City/State:
Tyler, Texas

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment is generally preferred.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Type:
Full Time

Experience:
Ability to communicate with individuals and the public. Must have basic knowledge of health education and promotion. Prefer experience in project management in relevant areas of project assignment.

Work Schedule:
M - F 8:30am - 5:30pm

Contact Name:
Amanda Williams

Contact Email:
Date Posted:

04/01/2024

Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
*Under general direction of the WIC Director, work involves developing project procedures, work plan and activities; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving project goals; submitting budget requests; and supporting program activities specific to the Healthy Texas Babies program

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*Coordinates Tyler Healthy Babies Coalition to include membership recruitment and orientation, meeting coordination, sustainability and strategic planning, coalition satisfaction, evaluation and general support for coalition activities.*Assist with media relations as it relates to the work plan and development of public service announcements and media campaigns in assigned community.*Monitors and projects costs to ensure project is completed within budget.*Conducts community outreach activities, meetings, and trainings focused on community health initiatives.*Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures to Director and DSHS.*Coordinates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.*Works with Project Coordinator and Consultant to develop and implement a program evaluation plan.*Prepare presentations regarding assigned program area for citizens, clients, staff, management, or elected officials.*Coordinate and support Tyler Healthy Texas Babies Coalition Chair.
Performs related work as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINESExperience and Education*Ability to communicate with individuals and the public. Must have basic knowledge of health education and promotion. Prefer experience in project management in relevant areas of project assignment.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment is generally preferred.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

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