Pay Grade: I
Job Code: GSP121

The Northeast Health District is seeking Health Equity Navigator to assist with outreach efforts designed to reduce COVID-19 related disparities among populations at higher risk and that are underserved. The position would be based in Athens, GA and would be responsible for establishing partnerships to help improve vaccination rates as well as traveling with the outreach team to counties within the Northeast Health District (Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton). This is a time-limited grant funded position.
Job responsibilities will include:

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  Assisting with outreach and engagement, training, and support in connecting community members with resources and services.
• Working in neighborhoods, community centers, churches, etc.
• Assisting with addressing vaccine hesitancy within the communities and challenges including navigating processes.
• Assisting the outreach team with community-based mobile vaccination clinics throughout the district, including canvassing and on-site support.
• Documenting COVID-19 health equity and community outreach activities and preparing quarterly reports on activities, as assigned.
• Physical requirements include ability to work outdoors and may require weekend and/or evening work.

Under general supervision, responsible for assessing, planning and/or coordinating training sessions for an agency. Performs end-to-end learning and development. Evaluates training and learning outcomes in relation to functional and/or technical training activities.

High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience providing educational, training or instructional services in functional area.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.