Pinal County

School Health Liaison - Teen Pregnancy (Grant Funded)

Florence, Arizona, United States

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Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense purpose it also impacts you financially as well. We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years and extremely affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

  • An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
  • Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
    1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
      • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
      • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    2. Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
    3. 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    4. Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
      1. Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
      2. Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
      3. Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
      4. Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
      5. Comprehensive Wellness Program
        1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges
        2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
        3. Vaccination Clinics
        4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
        5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
        6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
        7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
        8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
        9. Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
        10. Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
          1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
          2. Dental and Vision Plans
          3. Tuition Reimbursement Program
          4. Alternative Work Schedules
          5. Telehealth
          6. Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
          7. Employee Assistance
          8. Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
          9. Civil Service Leave
          10. VanPool Options
          11. Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
          12. Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
          13. Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
          14. Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

          Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.

          Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

          Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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          JOB SUMMARY
          Coordinate the implementation of Public Health Services Department (PHSD) programs in Pinal County schools, conduct classes, distribute PHSD materials, monitor public health issues and trends, and assess the needs of the school populations under basic supervision.
          Example of Duties

          Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

          TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
          • Provide liaison services to Pinal County schools to identify and address public health issues for the PHSD.
          • Meet with school administration staff, teachers, and counselors to foster communications and establish plans to provide PHSD services.
          • Evaluate ongoing public health issues and identify trends and issues of concern at the schools.
          • Evaluate services provided and develop plans for new and additional services for upcoming school terms.
          • Provide health education classes and distribute health education materials.
          • Provide information on public health clinics and mobile clinic operations.
          • Assess the needs of each school served and coordinate the resources required to meet the defined needs.
          • Monitor communicable disease trends and prepare summary and special reports.
          • Collect, compile, analyze, and report data on PHSD services and program participation.
          • Coordinate with emergency agencies to assist with disaster preparedness plans.
          • Provide outreach programs to explain the nature of PHSD programs and services to community groups and identify, evaluate, and report community needs.
          • Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
          • Perform other related duties as required.
          Minimum Requirements

          MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
          • Associate's degree in Nutrition, Health Sciences, Sociology, or related field.
          • One (1) year of work experience in public health or social services programs.
          • Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
          Preferred Qualifications:
          • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Health Sciences, Sociology, or related field.
          • Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
          Supplemental Information

          Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
          • Knowledge of Federal and state public health program regulations and requirements, including Arizona Department of Health Services procedures and standards, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other grant funded programs.
          • Knowledge of regional community service agencies and other public assistance programs.
          • Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
          • Skill in interpreting and applying state laws, County ordinances, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures governing public health and school program functions.
          • Skill in compiling and analyzing operational data, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and generating reports.
          • Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
          • Ability to effectively present public health and safety topics to students in a classroom.
          PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
          The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, crawl, finger, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, speak, hear, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

          WORK ENVIRONMENT:
          Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

          NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
          We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

          This position is Grant Funded and continued employment is contingent upon available funding.

          The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

          Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.


          Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
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