COVID-19 Health Equity Navigator Job at Georgia Department of Public Health
Description
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
DeKalb County Board of Health works to protect, promote and improve the health of those who live, work and play in DeKalb County. We are committed to our mission through service quality, diversity, innovation, a professional workforce, and leadership. Our vision is to be the leader in creating a healthier DeKalb through information, education, empowerment, partnerships, policies and planning, quality and excellence. We invite you to come and be a part of our team. For more information about our agency please visit
https://www.
dekalbhealth.net.
WHAT WE OFFER: A generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; 12 paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health, and childcare spending account.
SALARY INFORMATION: $45,000 Annual/Pay Grade J
Job Responsibilities
The Health Equity Navigators will assist in community outreach and engagement, training, and support in connecting community members with resources and services among populations at higher risk and that are underserved, racial and ethnic minority populations, and rural communities. Navigators will also assist with improving testing and contact tracing among populations at higher risk and that underserved, including racial and ethnic minorities and rural communities, and addressing vaccine hesitancy within these communities. The Health Equity Navigators will be assigned to one of the 18 local public health districts, will work in the field and/or in the office of their local public health department, and will be supported by Health Equity Program Coordinators and District Liaison.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in public health education from an accredited college or university
AND One year of public health education experience
OR Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
AND Two years of experience in public health education.
Additional Information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants current or recent graduate students majoring in Public Health, social work, sciences or a closely related field. Registered nurses, health educators, social workers, and former public health employees with ability to travel daily to perform work preferred. Preference will also be given to bilingual speaking candidates. Experience working with healthcare providers and/or community organizations in Georgia. Experience delivering training sessions on public health-related topics is also preferred
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