Public Health Program Specialist

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Public Health Program Specialist
Full-Time Position
Location: Paducah-McCracken County Health Center
Pay Range: $17.04/hr (negotiable with experience)

Position Overview
Serves as a subject matter expert in an assigned program area of responsibility and develops procedures, monitors program effectiveness, interprets and provides information to other staff and general public of their assigned program, receives and reviews reports and expenditures to determine financial status of the program.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

• Serves as a subject matter expert in an assigned program area of responsibility and develops procedures, monitors program effectiveness, interprets and provides information to other staff and general public of their assigned program, receives and reviews reports and expenditures to determine financial status of the program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE’S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE:

• (None)

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

EDUCATION:

• (See below)

EXPERIENCE:

• HS diploma/GED and combined education and experience totaling five (5) years in Public/Community health agency or a health related position that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

• Specific programs may have specialized requirements that differ from those described.

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

• (None)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY’S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

• Establish program goals and objectives, monitor effectiveness, determine priorities to identify planning gaps and develop training, exercise activities and corrective action plans for the program area of responsibility. Attend monthly meetings. Prepares reports and analyses. Reviews records and reports submitted by program requests or agency staff Serves as liaison with funding authority and departmental fiscal unit, make recommendations as necessary to local or state officials which may include preparation or review of annual and quarterly reports and analyses, implementing procedures, processes, services, and systems necessary to be in compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures regarding program requirements. Conducts educational outreach activities and develops program information materials for distribution, Train employees in proper methods and procedures and ensure correctness of work, interprets laws, regulations, policies and procedures regarding program requirements, Market training programs, present and or facilitate lectures and trainings, facilitate and promote the use of the TRAIN learning management system. Provides administrative assistance to departmental staff within the assigned program area.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.

• Work typically is spent inside the office.
• May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Why Join Purchase District Health Department?
If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying one of Kentucky’s most competitive public benefits packages, this role offers both professional purpose and long-term stability.

Holidays & Time Off
13 paid holidays, including Juneteenth, Veterans Day, and two days each for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
Accrual of 3.5 hours of vacation and 3.5 hours of sick leave per pay period.
Up to 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave available within your first year.
Additional leave for jury duty, voting, and inclement weather.

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
Low-premium medical plans starting as low as $20.88 per month for single coverage.
Employer-funded annual HRA allowance ($500–$1,000 depending on plan), with rollover up to $7,500.
HRA funds may be used for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses.
Preventive care covered at 100% across all plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts available.
Telehealth and virtual care options.
Prescription coverage with tiered copays.
Comprehensive mental and behavioral health services included.

Dental & Vision Benefits
Dental plans starting at $14 per month with 100% preventive coverage in-network.
Coverage for major services including crowns and oral surgery.
Vision coverage available for less than $6 per month (single coverage).
$150–$175 allowance for contacts, frames, and lenses.
Routine eye exams covered.

Retirement & Financial Security
6% pension contribution through the Kentucky Employee Retirement System (KERS).
Optional 401(k) and 457(b) plans.
Mileage reimbursement for approved travel.
$20,000 employer-paid life insurance with AD&D coverage.

Additional Fringe Benefits
Access to specialty surgical programs under eligible plans.
24/7 virtual medical and behavioral health visits.
Chronic disease management and diabetes support programs.
Maternity and family support services.
Joint and musculoskeletal virtual therapy options.
Tobacco cessation programs.
Wellness incentives offering cash rewards and potential premium reductions.