Overview
Chippewa County is accepting applications for a Planning and Promotion Specialist position within the Public Health Department – Planning and Strategy Division. This is a unique chance to see how your work can directly improve the health of your community.
In this dynamic role, you’ll be charged with identifying and evaluating community needs, preparing reports and presentations, and collaborating with partners and department teams to develop and implement programs, initiatives, and policies, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes to improve community health. You will also contribute to strategic planning.
You will be responsible for ensuring that data is accurately collected, analyzed, and used to achieve measurable outcomes. Additionally, your role may involve writing grants, and supporting public health quality performance standards, performance management, and quality improvement processes. You will also contribute to maintaining compliance with Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Standards and Measures.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Marketing, English or a related field required. Two (2) years of full-time related work experience (or part-time equivalent) required. Recent work experience in community health assessment and planning models, methods, tools, and techniques preferred. A valid driver’s licenses is required and a cell phone is recommended. Visit www.chippewacountywi.gov to view the full position description and other job requirements.
If you’re an excellent communicator who’s passionate about public health, put your efforts where they’re needed most. The Chippewa County Department of Public Health has achieved Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation, distinguishing it as a top health department, and prides itself on offering an outstanding array of benefits and incentives.
Starting Wage: $32.12 – $35.69 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $42.83 per hour.
Benefits: Health Insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high deductible plan ($3,000 – Single and $6,000 – Family) with $0 monthly premiums! Includes Near-Site Clinic at ReforMedicine with $0 cost office visits, physicals, labs, etc. And physical therapy services at Doctors of Physical Therapy with $0 cost for visits! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance offered. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) of 7.09 hours earned bi-weekly! For more information on Chippewa County’s Benefits visit: https://www.chippewacountywi.gov/government/administration/human-resources-division/employee-benefits
TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, March 16th 2025. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.
Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, March 16th 2025.
About Chippewa County
Chippewa County serves the community through various different departments including land conservation, transportation and engineering, human services, public health, Sheriff's department, etc.
