Public Health Strategist
PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIST
Asthma Care
Join Kenosha County Public Health in a dynamic, mission-driven role that blends direct client support, community education, and strategic collaboration to reduce asthma triggers and improve health outcomes. We’re seeking a self-directed, adaptable individual to join our Environmental Health team where pride in purpose and passion drive everything we do. If you’re ready to make a measurable impact and grow professionally while helping us strengthen community wellness, we’re ready to build on your strengths and expand our reach together.
The Public Health Strategist – Asthma Care, reporting to the Environmental Health Manager, is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Kenosha County Public Health Asthma Safe Homes grant program to community members in Kenosha and Racine counties. This Strategist role is an engaged facilitator who promotes and builds relationships with community partners and families to make meaningful progress in addressing and preventing asthma. This grant funded position, funded through the State of Wisconsin through September 2026, 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
• Reduce client exposure to allergy triggers by conducting home assessments and providing education on strategies to reduce exposure to triggers
• Educate and collaborate with community partners to assist with the reduction of asthma as well as emergency department visits and hospitalizations
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships 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 seek 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
• Refer clients to medical care and other community services
• Contribute to the development of grants and applications for funding public health programs
• Communicate grant activities and progress with other funders, community partners and groups as necessary
• Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding protected health information
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 the division’s community health planning initiatives to promote individual and population health in program area
• Identify appropriate training opportunities to enhance knowledge on topics related to program area
• Support policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of model programs and Kenosha County
• 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 into 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
• Accounting and budget development, invoicing time, and material
• Financial planning and management: operate programs within budget and contributes to the development of program budgets
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 judgement
• Strong written and oral communication
• 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
• 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)
Licenses or Certifications
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire
Other Job Requirements
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Access to a vehicle for use in the performance of the job
• Availability for 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
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• 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.
• This position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 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
• 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.kenoshacountywi.gov/297/Public-Health
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, September 14, 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).
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.
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