Human Services Program Consultant

Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Department of Health's Center for Public Health Excellence focuses on systems changes to eliminate population-level disparities in Ohio through strategies intended to:

Elevate and align cross-functional resources to address the social determinants of health,

Ensure that elimination of population-level health disparities is a pillar in Ohio’s public health system and improve clinical experiences for minorities, people with disabilities, and other underserved populations

If you're passionate about expanding access to care and making a difference in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission!

Collaborate with Primary Care Office program coordinators on key initiatives including the State Loan Repayment Program, National Health Service Corps, and the J-1 Visa Waiver Program.

Prepare Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Area applications for federal review through the federal Shortage Designation Management System.

Assist in the development and regular updates of the Statewide Rational Service Area plan and Statewide Primary Care Needs Assessment.

Provide technical assistance and ongoing support to clinicians seeking placement in Ohio and to healthcare sites focused on recruitment and retention.

Develop communication and outreach materials, including fact sheets, application forms, and website content. Deliver presentations on practice opportunities and recruitment/retention programs to students, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

Support the design and implementation of workforce recruitment and retention strategies, including identifying potential funding sources, recommending policy or legislative changes, and collaborating with state and local partners (e.g., agencies, professional associations, nonprofits) to address unmet health care needs of underserved Ohioans.

Assist with Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives by connecting rural communities with resources to support workforce development, infrastructure enhancement, and strategic partnerships.

Provide technical support for HPSA-related activities, particularly as they relate to healthcare provider recruitment and retention efforts.

Position Qualifications:

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field; 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.

-Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related or comparable field; 6 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

Bachelor's or advanced degree related to social or behavioral sciences, health or pre-medicine

Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating a health program

Experience providing consultation and technical assistance to local agencies

Experience facilitating meetings for boards or committees

Experience planning meetings or conferences

Experience in grant writing

Experience in developing and presenting training material

Experience working with Requests for Proposal, Memorandums of Understanding or contracts

Experience working with vendors to carry out contract deliverables

Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Job Skills: Human Services

Technical: Public Health, Professional

Professional: Analyzation, Establishing Relationships, Consultation, Presenting

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.