Forest County Potawatomi Community

Public Health Educator

Forest County Potawatomi Community  •  Wisconsin (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  1. Assists with the development and implementation of multiple strategies, initiatives and activities for individuals, families and population groups that promote health and prevent disease within the FCP Community.
  2. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies that address established community health improvement priorities in partnership with Tribal and Local partners.
  3. Designs and conducts health educational programs for the FCP Community.
  4. Serves as Public Health Accreditation Coordinator and ensures the Community Health Department is meeting all requirements to maintain Public Health Accreditation.
  5. Gathers, organizes and maintains data for program monitoring, evaluation and improvement.
  6. Serves as the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Coordinator, fulfilling PHEP grant deliverables, and maintaining public health emergency preparedness plans, ensuring alignment with tribal, local, state and federal guidelines.
  7. Assists with leading coordination efforts during public health emergencies, including collaboration with internal and external partners to support response and recovery activities.
  8. Organizes, coordinates, and evaluates emergency preparedness training and exercises to ensure staff readiness, and test and improve response plans.
  9. Promotes the community’s understanding of, and advocacy for, policies and activities that will improve the community’s health.
  10. Develops and maintains various departmental plans including Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, and Strategic Plan.
  11. Implements health education and youth programing in partnerships with other Forest County Potawatomi entities; completes event evaluations for health education and health promotion events and programs held by the department.
  12. Assists in the departments grant efforts which may include trainings, conferences, and meetings.

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion or other related field
  • Three (3) years of experience in Public Health or Community based setting required
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the Tribe’s Insurance
  • Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred
  • Experience with Public Health Accreditation preferred
  • Experience with Emergency Preparedness preferred

Benefits you’ll love:

  • Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
  • 3 weeks of paid holidays
  • Premium free health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with match
Forest County Potawatomi Community

About Forest County Potawatomi Community

The Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC) is a Native Sovereign Nation located in Crandon, Wis., with operations based in Crandon and Milwaukee. FCPC is the largest employer in Forest County and offers employment and career opportunities in a wide and varied field of sectors that include: Healthcare, Education, Social Services, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Administrative Support Services.

While FCPC provides its employees family-sustaining wages and above average benefit packages, an added plus is the rich and colorful Native American culture that’s naturally woven into the fabric that makes this community so special.

Although we cannot say this about the fine, big city of Milwaukee, life in Forest County (and the Northwoods as a whole) is a bit slower, with a simpler approach to living the dream. That’s because we live IN the dream. This is rural at its best: rivers, lakes, fresh air, wildlife, forests, and four full seasons – not to mention the fun activities that pair so well with all those things! We work hard; we play hard.

It should also be noted that some young people graduate high school and leave the Forest County nest, and for many reasons: college, career, adventure. Yet, many of them return when they begin a family. The reason is simple: This is a great place to raise kids. This is a small community with a big heart and down-to-earth values.

It must be said that the arrival of Indian Gaming and forward thinking were the main catalysts in creating those ‘family-sustaining wages and above average benefit packages’ that now exist and that allow young people to return. This was not always the case.

Having said all that, there’s just one question to ask: What are you waiting for? Take a breath of fresh air, dip your toes in the water, grab a sled and head for the hill, or take in the scenery on foot, on skis, in the car. If FCPC can provide the job, you can provide the fun!

Now is the time to take the next step toward your future.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Crandon, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1880
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