Position Summary:

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates NJPIES' statewide community education programs and outreach activities. It is anticipated that 25-40% of overall time will be dedicated to field work (health fairs, educational programs, special events) with the remainder in the office.
• Assists supervisory personnel in administering public health program activities by identifying community health needs and supporting the development of appropriate interventions, including poisoning injury prevention, disease prevention, screening, and linkage-to-care services.
• Does the office and/or field work required to promote the objectives of a specific public health program for poisoning prevention, as well as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C screening and linkage to care.
• Works with municipal, county, and local health authorities, as well as healthcare providers and community-based organizations, to coordinate program activities involving patients, healthcare personnel, residents, and government officials.
• Assists in conducting public health surveys, screenings, and testing activities (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B and C), including collection of specimens, data gathering, and follow-up activities; compiles and maintains data for program evaluation and reporting. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus one (1) year community based social service experience. 
• Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement. 

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to walk to various areas of the hospital and navigate a large volume of patients.
• Ability to travel from location-to-location as needed.
• Never pulling/pushing, lifting, and carrying over 50 pounds.

• Position requires flexible work hours to accommodate patient and community partner needs, and candidate is required to be on site during assigned hours. 
• These hours can include evenings and weekends.
• Work adjustments will be made, with notice, according to state-level COVID-19 guidelines at time of employment

Posting Number: 26ST1151

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