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Job/Position DescriptionUnder supervision of the Community Health Improvement manager or supervisor and team leadership of the field office nurse, the Public Health and Prevention Specialist I performs routine public health and prevention work for assigned counties in Public Health Region 8. The PHPS I works with communities and local stakeholders (such as schools, healthcare providers, individuals, government officials, local agencies, and community action groups) to identify, develop, and implement strategies to successfully promote health and prevent disease and injury. The PHPS I works with the nurse and program staff to monitor health status in the community to ensure population-based services meet the needs of the community. This work includes health promotion, program support, clinic services, community referrals, customer service, community assessment, and other duties. The PHPS I may also be called upon to meet agency obligations for disaster response, recovery, or continuity of operations, which may require an alternate work schedule and location. Staff must also be immunized according to agency immunization policy. This position works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.HEALTH PROMOTION (35%): Works with communities and local stakeholders, such as schools, healthcare providers, individuals, government officials, local agencies, and community action groups, to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to successfully promote health and prevent disease and injury. Provides technical assistance for community-wide health promotion campaigns. Educates the community about health issues and services specified in the regionand#146;s annual Community Health Improvement Plan and those of agency programs. Participates in Title V population-based services for women, adolescent, and childrenand#146;s health, such as child fatality review teams, child passenger safety campaigns, obesity prevention activities, prevention of teen pregnancy, etc. Prepares and distributes educational materials. Develops and delivers educational presentations and trainings to at-risk populations, health providers, and community groups, and may assist with public health meetings about emerging public health threats.COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT (15%): Monitors health status in the community to identify community health problems. Works with the field office nurse and other staff to identify information needed about the community to better understand community health status, including development of tools and techniques. Collects data for use in planning and evaluating intervention strategies. Prepares related reports as noted in Program Support below.COMMUNITY REFERRALS (15%): Creates and routinely updates a community resource directory to assist clients and other community members in receiving services not provided by DSHS, including services related to health promotion and disease and injury prevention. Networks with area agencies and community organizations by attending community meetings and visiting or calling other service providers to learn about what they do.CLINIC SERVICES (15%): Prepares clinical rooms for providing immunizations, STD services, and disease investigations. May include taking vital signs and height and weight, conducting vision and hearing screenings, and performing other cli https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=590017 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.