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Community Health Specialist (2 year grant funded) 

Category Public Health  
Description

Primary Responsibility: The Community Health Specialist (CHS) is responsible for assisting the Public Health Coordinator (PHC) with day-to-day operations of the agency. The role involves working on prevention education and reporting for communicable disease, chronic disease, and tobacco control. In addition, the CHS conducts resident water well testing and reporting and will assist public health emergency planning.

Community Health Specialist

Department: Public Health

Immediate Supervisor: Public Health Coordinator / County Manager

Supervises: None

Pay Grade: 15 - $19.78 - $27.69

Hiring Range: $19.78 - $23.73 DOQ

Status: Full-Time (40-hours per week)

Classification: Non-exempt / eligible for overtime

Primary Place of Work: Gilpin Public Health 15193 CO-119 Black Hawk, CO 80422

Additional: This is a 2-year term limited grant funded position

Duties:

The duties listed below are representative of, but do not necessarily include all the duties and responsibilities that an individual in this position may be called upon to perform.

General

  1. Assist in the response and regulatory reporting requirements of communicable disease control, including animal bites and specific disease case investigation and reporting. The CHS will attend initial and ongoing training and state health department meetings related to this area.
  2. Assist the Environmental Health Specialist in the operations of the state-certified water lab. This includes testing private well water samples, providing timely reporting of results to residents and resident education on private well water safety.
  3. Work with the PHC to attend trainings and meetings in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and assist in the development of public health emergency plans.
  4. Assist in the development and implementation of grant funded strategies for tobacco control.
  5. Assist the PHC in the state mandated Community Health Assessment process and the development of the subsequent Public Health Improvement Plan. This plan is done once every 5 years to identify local public health needs and concerns.
  6. Assist the Environmental Health Specialist with oversight, billing and records maintenance for Gilpin County Retail Food licensees.
  7. Develop and implement community health education programs in response to the Public Health Improvement Plan.
  8. Collaborate with other departments and community partners to implement population health improvement programs and initiatives.
  9. Collect, analyze, and report health data to inform decision-making.
  10. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to public health practice.
  11. Update written policies and procedures, and other documents, as needed.
 
Position Requirements

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  1. Experience and Work Ethic
  1. Interest in ensuring County codes is adhered to regardless of personal feelings or relationship associated with individual matters.
  2. Ability to exercise professional judgment and organization skills.
  3. Ability to remain flexible in a changing environment while meeting required deadlines.
  4. High degree of ethics and integrity.
  5. Strong knowledge of public health principles, theories, and practices.
  6. Experience working with community-based organizations and coalitions.
  7. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  8. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  9. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  10. Strong organizational and project management skills.
  1. Technology
    1. Experience in effectively using computer hardware, peripherals, and standard computer software programs.
    2. Willing to learn new duties and technology-related skills as required and/or needed.
    3. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
  2. Civic Minded
    1. Must possess strong community interest, while understanding County government organization, function, policy rules and regulations.
    2. Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.
    3. Use of professional and personal discretion to protect the County from any actual and/or perceived appearances of impropriety.
    4. Ability to understand and assure adherence to Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
  3. Personal Responsiveness
    1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected and appointed officials, businesses, the public and with the ability to communicate effectively.
    2. Self-directed and self-motivated in job-related tasks.
    3. Commitment that employment with the County is primary to all other forms of employment.
    4. Be punctual and prompt for work and meetings.
    5. Locate, organize, and retrieve department records and files in a timely fashion.
  4. Education / Experience / Licensure
  • Bachelors in Public Health or related field, Master’s degree preferred.
  • Work with a local or state government is preferred.
  • Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a safe driving record.
  • Must possess FEMA IS100 and IS700a within six months of employment. (Training provided after hired)

 

Mental/Physical Demands:

  • Perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as bending, stooping, standing, walking at an incline or on level surfaces, and climbing stairs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Gilpin County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons. Must pass drug screen and pre-employment screening.

 

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

Paid Holidays: Gilpin County provides 13 paid holidays per calendar year. An employee will be paid eight (8) hours per holiday.

Vacation: The first year of employment, (based on the anniversary of the hire date) full-time employees shall earn 3 hours of paid vacation leave bi-weekly. After that time, leave shall accrue as follows:

  • Two through five years – four (4) hours each bi-weekly pay period.
  • Six through ten years – six (6) hours each bi-weekly pay period.
  • Eleven years and more – eight (8) hours each bi-weekly pay period.

Full-Time employees are encouraged to take their earned vacation leave each year. At the end of the last pay period in December, each regular full-time employee’s accrued vacation leave hours will be reduced to 208 hours and will be carried overed into the next calendar year.

Sick Leave: Full-Time employees shall accrue four (4) hours of sick leave each bi-weekly pay period. The maximum sick leave that may be accumulated by such an employee is 600 hours.

Personal Leave: Full time employees will receive 30 hours of personal leave per year. Personal time cannot be rolled over to the following year and will not be paid out. Personal time will be added to employees balance the first pay period of the new year. Employees hired throughout the year will receive personal time on a pro-rated basis, based on the quarter year that they are hired. Q1 30 hours, Q2 22.5 hours, Q3 15 hours, Q4 7.5 hours.

Medical Plans: Gilpin County offers two medical plans with Kaiser and United Health Care. Gilpin County offers a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for all employees to cover co-pays, deductibles, and other medical expenses. This HRA card will have $3,000.00 on it for an individual or $6,000.00 for a family. Both plans have a max out of pocket for $1,000 individual or $2,000 per family after the use of the HRA card.

United Health Care cost monthly:

Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family

$0.00 $21.00 $15.74 $31.50

Kaiser Permanente cost monthly:

Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family

$0.00 $21.00 $15.74 $31.50

Dental Plan: Gilpin County offers dental coverage through Delta Dental. Individual deductible at $50 and family deductible at $150. In network and at a PPO provider coverage for preventative and diagnostic services are covered 100%, basic services covered at 80%, major services at 50%, and ortho covered at 50% with a $2,000 max. The plan offers a “Right Start 4 Kids” plan that covers children up to their 13th birthday at 100% with no deductible. Annual max out of pocket for this plan is $2,000.

Delta Dental costs monthly:

Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family

$0.00 $14.00 $52.20 $70.20

Vision Plan: Gilpin County offers vision coverage through VSP. In network coverage includes copays at $10, $175 per pair of either one prescription eyeglasses or contacts yearly and discounts on Lasik.

VSP Vision costs monthly:

Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family

$0.00 $3.60 $3.80 $6.20

Retirement: Gilpin County offers a mandatory 401(A) plan as well as optional 457b or 457 Roth plans. You are immediately 100% vested day 1 into your retirement accounts. The mandatory 401a plan requires that you contribute 5% and Gilpin County will match 5% into your retirement account. The optional 457b plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment

Life Insurance: Gilpin County provides at no cost to you a $50,000 life insurance policy for yourself. Supplemental employee coverage in increments of $10,000 with a max of $500,000. Supplemental spouse coverage in increments of $5,000 with a max of $150,000. Supplement child(ren) policy with a benefit amount of $10,000 per child. Guarantee issue amounts of $100,000 for employee, $20,000 for spouse without having to complete evidence of insurability valid during new hire enrollment.

Short-Term Disability: Short-term disability pays 60% of your earnings with a max of $1,000 per week for up to 11 weeks. Benefits begin on day 15 and your first two weeks you will have to cover with sick or vacation time.

Long-Term Disability: Long-term disability kicks in after 90 consecutive calendar days of a qualified disability. The plan will pay 60% of your earnings with a max of $5,000 monthly.

Long Term Care: In the event that you are injured and need to be treated at a care facility, Gilpin County provides coverage at no cost to you. The plan provides up to $2,000 per month, and up to 3 years in a facility. If you would like to add supplements coverage for a greater amount per month or a longer term, supplemental coverage is available for you to purchase.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is provided through Triad for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!

Gilpin County Parks & Recreation Discount: You will receive 20% most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, gym memberships, in house classes but does not include contract classes.

Benefits for Part Time and Temporary Employees:

Sick Leave: Leave accrues at the rate of 1 hours of sick leave per 30 hours worked to a maximum of 45 hours per year.

Retirement: As a part time or temporary employee you may participate in the optional 457b or 457 Roth plan. These plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is provided through Triad for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!

Gilpin County Parks & Recreation Discount: You will receive 20% most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, gym memberships, in house classes but does not include contract classes.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Salary Information Pay Grade: 15 - $19.78 - $27.69 Hiring Range: $19.78 - $23.73 DOQ  
Benefits Statement  
Close Date  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 9/14/2023  
Location Human Services  
About the Organization Gilpin County is a rural community in Colorado's high country, neighboring the Continental Divide, yet less than an hour west of downtown Denver. Residents enjoy a quality of life enhanced by the vast recreational opportunities offered by Golden Gate State Park, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the limited-stakes gaming in Black Hawk and Central City, an amazing recreation center and fairgrounds, low taxes and financially secure local government.



 
EOE Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.  

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