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Public Health Assistant

Location:
Jackson, MS
Salary:
40,000.00
Posted:
May 20, 2021

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Charlette Harris

P O Box ***** Jackson, MS ***** Phone: 601-***-**** Email: admkka@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Skilled professional seeking meaningful employment in an environment that is enriching, challenging, stable, and flexible where I can apply my skills and work experience in a team working environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Type 55 wpm, Professional Customer Service Skills, highly organized and detail-oriented, experienced with travel arrangements, coordinate and provide meeting support, dedicated team player

WORK EXPERIENCE

LOYAL SOURCE GOVERNMEENT

June 2020 (part time)

Directly observe selected members provide a urine specimen for drug testing

Follow the directions of the WDDRPM and DTPAM

Document direct observation during each individual specimen collection on appropriate forms

Provides feedback of the Wing Drug Demand Reduction Programs to the DTPAM

Housing Education &Economic Development

November 2019-present

Assistant Director of Outreach

Develop and maintain partnerships with local economic development agencies, religious organizations, community centers and non-profit organizations serving low income communities

Recruit and train and support community liaison interns to disseminate information about housing issues

Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.

Notifies company personnel of visitor arrival

Maintains security and telecommunications system

Maintains security by following procedures, monitoring logbook, and issuing visitor badges

Mississippi Department of Health

Research Assistant III

March 2019-June 2019

Prepared business research reports, business information leaflets, certificates, and memoranda giving statistical data to be used for industrial development and for general business purpose

Reviewed business research reports, certificates, and letters to be released by the department for coherence of content, validity, and conformity to general procedures

Researched, located, examined, and provided historical research information, certificates, and other data as requested

WAPT

Contract

Administrative Assistant

May 2018 – March 2019

Sort, screen, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; drafts and prepare responses to routine inquiries; prepares photocopies and facsimiles, and operates a variety of office equipment

Answer, screen and transfer inbound phone calls

Retrieve, file, process documents from filing system

Handle and process departmental requests for information and data

MS Department of Environmental Quality

Contract

Special Projects Officer V

Jackson, MS

August 2017-May 2018

Assist with all aspects of administrative management, directory maintenance, logistics, equipment and storage

Manage inventory of assets and supplies, sourcing for suppliers (vendors) and submitting invoices

Coordinate between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems

Review permit applications

Document employee complaints regarding exposure to hazardous material

MS Department of Human Services:

Contract

Program Specialist

Jackson, MS

Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

Conducted background check on potential state employees using MACWIS

Presented findings of compliance/noncompliance to administrative supervisor

Monitored delivery of services to clients through personal observation and consultation with staff and clients

Handled mail/FedEx/UPS distribution to appropriate parties

Schedule clients for fingerprinting

Housing Education & Economic Development

Intake Housing Coordinator

Jackson, MS

Sep 2011 - Nov 2015

Researched, investigated, and documented facts of potential cases of housing discrimination

Attended fair housing workshops and provide community education and resource services,

Assisted clients with access to housing, educational and employment services and other community programs

Participated as a housing discrimination tester/outreach

Conduct accident investigations, promote safety awareness

Mississippi Children's Home Services/Cares Center

Psychiatric Clinical Research Assistant/Case Manager/Intake Coordinator

Jackson, MS

Dec 2004 - Sep 2011

Collected qualitative data and report findings to mental health therapist, assist with incoming admission in to the behavioral health setting

Participated in and managed aspects of planning, tracking and analysis of patient's physical and emotional wellbeing through progress notes, treatments and discharge plans and admissions

Collaborated and communicated with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement and track treatment plans on clients

Attend workshops, in-service meetings and treatment teams

Psychiatric Residential/Substance Abuse Treatment Facility

Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.

Develop and implement inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections

Monitors compliance with safety procedures

St. Dominic Hospital

Rehabilitation Technician

July 2000 - Dec 2004

Established and maintained positive working relationships with all referral sources including physicians, case managers, discharge planners, nurses, home health agencies, and hospital personnel

Assisted patients with exercises, ultrasound, and electric stimulation in the inpatient setting

Assisted clinical staff with non-clinical tasks such as scheduling, answering phones, ordering materials, inventory, and other assigned duties

Jackson Public Schools/Gray and Associates Tutorial

Substitute Teacher/Tutor

August 1998 - May 2000

Directed the learning procedure in the direction of accomplishing curriculum objectives and goals as implied in the lesson plans

Adhered to all procedures, guidelines, and policies followed by regular teachers in line with recommended teaching procedure

Ensured a sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite and refined manner

After-school and Summer Enrichment programming for children

Plan creative lessons to engage and educate students

Maintain a quiet and orderly workspace for students within the tutoring space

EDUCATION

Callaway High School

High School Diploma

Jackson, MS

May 1994

Alcorn State University

Bachelor of Science in Health Science (B.S.)

Lorman, MS

May 1998

Jackson State University

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Jackson, MS

August 2016

Johns Hopkins University-Covid-19 Contact Tracing Certificate

HIV Awareness/Outreach Activities

Knowledge of HIPAA laws, Medicaid and Medicare guidelines

Knowledge of MS Medicaid & Medicare population

Public health / Community health background

Promote safety awareness

Knowledgeable about current environmental regulations and potential regulatory changes

Master of Public Health Project-Created a recycle project for Jackson State University Public Health Program

Internship-My Brother’s Keeper Inc. Critiqued articles on MSM in Mississippi and presented findings and outcomes

Organizations

Alcorn State University Alumni-Jackson Chapter (Treasurer 2004)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.,

REFERENCES

Timothy Dupree, Ph.D.

Alcorn State University

Assistant Professor of English/Education

601-***-****

admkka@r.postjobfree.com

Laura Turner

Jackson State University

Public Health Librarian

601-***-****

admkka@r.postjobfree.com

Katrina Herron

St Domonic Hospital

Registered Nurse



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