The job posting link to this position within the New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program can be found HERE:
Yates – Public Health Fellow II (Partnership Development) – Career Portal (dayforcehcm.com)
Fellowship Position Specific Description
The Yates Public Health Fellow II will work in the area of Partnership Development, with a focus on public health infrastructure. This position will assist Yates County Public Health (YCPH) with:
- Planning and conducting in-service training for public health staff and others in the community upon request
- Planning and conducting education among populations at risk aimed at improving their level of health information and awareness, motivating them toward positive health habits and eliminating high risk injury and illness factors
- Researching, preparing, and distributing health education materials, including newsletters, written materials, curricula, pamphlets, posters, exhibits, audio-visual presentations, and social media messaging and campaigns
- Performing data collection and survey work for use in health education activities and utilizing established data resources to inform program work
- Preparing reports regarding activities
- Participating in staff meetings as required
- Preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports regarding health education matters and activities
- Assisting in quality assurance activities for the department, especially in the area of public health education programs
- Assisting in the process, demonstration, and submission for remaining a Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accredited health department
- Collaborating with other community organizations related to health endeavors
- Serving as a representative for the health department on community coalitions.
- Assisting with other public health duties as assigned by Yates County Public Health Department
Minimum Qualifications
- At least one of the following:
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- Two years of experience within a health, public health, education, human services, community-based organization, or institutional setting
- Two years of experience in administrative, personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency with computers, including word processing, email, data entry, using spreadsheets and databases, and creating presentations.
- Critical thinking and sound judgment.
- A flexible, adaptive, and composed attitude with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.
- Phenomenal work ethic with a positive attitude.
- Employment is contingent on completion of a background check.
- Must be able to meet position requirements, including reporting for onsite work or local travel as required.
