Health Preparedness Training Advocate
Full Time
Washington, DC 20001
$23.08 - $25.64 an hour
Posted
Job description
What is the United Planning Organization?
The United Planning Organization (UPO) is the designated Community Action Agency for the low-income residents of Washington, DC. Our Vision for the future is “UPO’s Washington: A city of thriving communities and self-sufficient residents.” Our Mission is “Uniting People with Opportunities.” UPO is one of our nation’s more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) dedicated to fighting the War on Poverty. Established under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, CAAs have provided direct support to more than 34 million people in need.
UPO’s Community Action Promise
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Who are We Recruiting?
In addition to duties outlined below
, the ideal candidate will be expected to refer and link people to direct service providers, including informal counseling. Maintain resource information to provide to connections and provide culturally appropriate health education and information. Advocate for individual and community needs, including identification of gaps and existing strengths and actively building individual and community capacity.
To perform these duties, the Workforce Institute Placement Division, Office of Preparedness and Response is seeking an energetic and experienced individual to join our dynamic team as the Health Preparedness Coordinator. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment; a leader who is able to work effectively with a team to ensure achievement of outcomes. This future employee will be expected to deliver a high level of customer support and service. The final candidate will need to have the right complement of skills, personality, and professionalism.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this position, or any other position currently advertised on our website. Please visit us at www.upo.org to view all our vacancies and to learn more about our company and services.
POSITION: HEALTH PREPAREDNESS TRAINING ADVOCATE
DIVISION/OFFICE: Workforce Institute Placement Division
Office of Preparedness and Response
BULLETIN No: 07032022
HOURLY RANGE: $23 - $25 per hour (Commensurate with experience)
OPENING DATE: January 5, 2023
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
FIRST SOURCE: N/A
MAJOR DUTIES:
Responsible for Office of Preparedness and Response health education curriculum, health literacy workshops and training deployment to community stakeholders and promoting health wellness/resources.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
- Design, implementation, and training facilitation of health initiatives to improve awareness around social determinants and COVID 19 outreach and community resources.
- Document all client encounters and contacts made on behalf of clients; maintain comprehensive electronic client files, assessment, and other training documents required for reporting purposes.
- Document activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved by client in an effective manner.
- Prepare advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation documents as assigned, including manuals, brochures, reports, budget documents, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Evaluate, design, present, recommend and disseminate culturally appropriate health education information and materials.
- Oversee health-related programs on community health education, health literacy and related programming significantly impacting individuals’ health and wellness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public health, mental health, counseling, social work, or a related field; and minimum of 2 years of related experience. Knowledge of principles and practices of public health, social determinants of health, health equity, as well as health education; strategic and operational planning.
Previous experience in health promotion planning, implementation, and evaluation. Experience in community organizing/advocacy; collaborating with a diverse group of community partners or experience working with a health coalition. Experience in health communications, demonstrated ability to synthesize and accurately and effectively convey key information, orally and in writing, that is tailored to the target audience. Must be proficient with computers and possess strong oral and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point), data management systems, and the ability to use/learn electronic time-keeping program. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public health, mental health, counseling, social work, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
If an offer is extended, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and/or FBI fingerprinting, as well as pre-employment drug screening, as applicable for the position.
POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR
WORKING REMOTELY: n YES (possibly and temporarily due to COVID-19, o NO
and
based on UPO Telework Policy,
position duties & program requirements)
To be considered for this position
apply here
Submit your cover letter and resume online
Special notice to all applicants:
In accordance with the Mayor’s Order (see reference below), every UPO employee, except for those with a medical or religious exemption, must be vaccinated by September 19, 2021. UPO abides by the requirements of all Mayor’s Orders regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations; the Orders relate to the program under which you will work.
Mayor’s Order 2021-099 - COVID-19 Vaccination Certification Requirement for District Government Employees, Contractors, Interns, and Grantees
ALL VISITORS TO ALL UPO FACILITIES:
Must Wear a Mask While on UPO Premises.- Must Practice Social Distancing.
- Will Be Subject to Temperature Scanning Upon Entering UPO Facilities.
- UPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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