Public Health Strategist

PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIST
Home Visitation – Parents as Teachers

Are you ready to support families from day one? Join Kenosha County Public Health as a Public Health Strategist and a vital link that connects parents to the resources they need to thrive.

The Public Health Strategist – Home Visitation delivers case management services through the Bright Family Beginnings program, supporting families from prenatal care through children age five. In this role you will manage a complex caseload, advance health equity, promote individual and community well-being, educate caregivers, and empower families. The Strategist applies a multi-sector approach to strengthen departmental, community, and interagency partnerships that address Kenosha County’s health and equity needs. This position reports to the Public Health Nurse Supervisor – Bright Family Beginnings.

This grant-funded position is supported by a state grant through Family Foundations, has a current duration through September 2026, and is contingent on continued funding.

Join our team and help make a difference!

2025 Hiring Range: $58,657 – $69,263 annually

Position Summary and Job Duties
Grant Requirements
• Provide screenings virtually and via home visits to women and their families eligible for evidence-based programs
• Educate and provide guidance to parents on implementation of proper developmental activities for their children
• Adhere to the home visitation process and the fidelity of model program(s)
• Carry a maximum caseload of up to 20 families as defined by model program(s)
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct grant activities outlined in the work plan and grant specifications
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationship with external agencies and organizations such as fire departments, emergency departments, law enforcement agencies and behavioral health organizations
• Provide support and education to internal and external partners in area of expertise, partnering to implement programs
• Develop information, resources, and reports including work plans
• Identify populations negatively affected by events and crisis and the conditions, systems and structures that support these outcomes
• Assist in the development of information and resources for community education
• Collaborate and participate in local community organizational meetings to develop relationships with new and existing members and seeking out new sources of funding
• Create relevant presentations to deliver to community-based organizations, local/state/national stakeholders at conferences, and members of Kenosha County Public Health
• Assist clients with establishing goals and outcomes with educational supports

Quality Improvement
• Continually seek out quality improvement opportunities to refine/enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of programs and services
• Assist with identifying, developing, and advancing public health interventions to improve social determinants of health and health equity in our community
• Assist in leading division’s community health planning initiatives to promote individual and population health in program area
• Participate in broader divisional orientation, training, and professional development workshops/education including the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and Strategic Plan
• Participate in weekly team meetings to receive updates on upcoming changes, new implementation protocols, and important internal issues that require immediate attention
• Review scientific evidence related to public health issues, concerns, interventions, and evidence based or evidence-informed practices

Data Collection, Analysis, & Reporting
• Collect data from a variety of sources and enter multiple software systems
• Implement data collection methods and tools to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services including working with partners for improved data sharing
• Identify and define populations of interest to develop health studies for specific target populations and programs for the community
• Adhere to the fidelity of model programs

Success Factors
Knowledge of:
• Health Equity, Racial Equity, and the Social Determinants of Health.
• Ten Essential Public Health Services (i.e., using root cause analysis and other quality improvement methods and tools) and Core Functions of Public Health Practice
• Health education behavior change theories and use
• Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of the community

Skill in:
• Community assessment, engagement, and action plans
• Relationship building with diverse communities
• Motivational Interviewing
• Critical thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem-solving, as well as sound judgment
• Strong oral communication for networking, interpersonal relationships, and effective presentations to a wide range of people
• Time management and prioritization
• Strong written communication including the ability to craft correspondence, reports, and proper documentation with minimal grammatical and syntax errors
• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Basic internet and computer usage

Ability to:
• Always remain professional and courteous especially in high pressure situations
• Effectively work in a team environment that promotes customer satisfaction as well as independently to meet deadlines
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and consistently follow directions based on health department policies and procedures
• Effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles
• Effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or elected officials
• Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
• Engage, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff, management, community partners, and the public
• Articulate and promote a vision for public health
• Create a sense of mission by articulating and modeling professional values and ethics with honesty and integrity
• Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with honesty and integrity
• Operate with a high degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment
• Thrive in a fast paced, robust organization
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, health education or related field
Preferred Education and Experience
• Master’s degree in public health, public policy, health education or related field
• 2+ years of experience in community health, coalition coordination, program coordination, and/or functions related to the position
• Bilingual – English and Spanish
• Training in program area of mental health first aid/trauma informed care

Other Job Requirements
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Access to a vehicle with active automobile insurance for use in the performance of the job (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Availability to perform occasional weekend and evening work as required
• Availability to perform other work as required or assigned including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

Benefits
• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position involves moderate physical demands, such as exerting between 25 and 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Vision standards required by Division of Motor Vehicles to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to visit families in their homes which may include stairs

Selection Process
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Physical Examination/Drug Screen – Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

To learn more about the Kenosha County Public Health, please visit: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/297/Public-Health

Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The pay grade for this position is E6 (Min. $58,657 – Max. $80,346 annually).

This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

Kenosha County is an equal opportunity employer.

https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs

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