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• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive environmental sanitation programs across assigned facilities.
• Ensure strict adherence to all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, including those related to infectious disease control.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities to assess sanitation standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver training programs for cleaning staff and other personnel on proper sanitation techniques, use of chemicals, and safety procedures.
• Oversee pest control management programs, working with external vendors as needed.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling programs, ensuring environmentally sound practices.
• Investigate sanitation-related complaints or incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Source, procure, and manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in sanitation technology, chemicals, and best practices.
• Collaborate with facility management, health authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure optimal sanitation outcomes.
• Develop and implement protocols for specialized cleaning and disinfection procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sanitation programs and recommend modifications as necessary.
• Prepare reports on sanitation performance, inspection findings, and training activities.
• Promote a strong culture of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in environmental sanitation, facilities management, or public health, with a focus on sanitation oversight.
• Certification from a recognized professional sanitation organization (e.g., ISSA CMI, NRFSP) is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning and disinfection methods, antimicrobial agents, and their applications.
• Strong understanding of infectious disease transmission routes and prevention strategies.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective sanitation policies and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant health codes and regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough inspections and investigations.
• Proficiency in using sanitation management software or tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working within the Indianapolis, Indiana, US region is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site and manage teams effectively in diverse facility settings.

"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"
Pay Range: $52,132 to $ 68,423.25/year

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

This role is on-site 5 days a week

About Us
At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.

As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that "Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease".

Come be a part of Mecklenburg County's Public Health department's vision to "assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations."

Position Summary
Perform duties related to control the spread of public health risks within Mecklenburg County. This position, as the subject matter expert, is responsible for conducting personal interviews to obtain case-related information; educating clients, community members, and partners regarding disease process, treatment, prevention and legal requirements; and analyzing epidemiological information to determine the need and priority for follow-up activities.

Essential Functions
Provide education and counseling surrounding communicable disease control and prevention to callers and in group settings

Monitor and investigate occurrences of rabies and other zoonotic diseases in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding areas

Receive reports and referrals from Charlotte Police Department Animal Care and Control, local animal control agencies, area physicians, and veterinarians to conduct bite assessments

Monitor and evaluate mandated animal quarantine occurrences for compliance and symptoms

Provide expertise as it pertains to zoonotic investigations

Relays current information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, State and Federal agencies on zoonotic diseases

Evaluate reports and assessments to determine exposure risks

Determine appropriateness of specimens to be submitted to the State Laboratory of Public Health

Provide consultation to physicians and ER staff on rabies reporting and assessment

Planning and implementation of rabies vaccine clinics in collaboration with animal control agency

Community engagement and outreach

Minimum Qualifications Experience
Minimum of two years of related public health experience.

Education
Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Requires County Driving Privileges Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of public health
• Local resources and services
• Communicable disease concepts
• Person-centered planning skills
• Client interviewing, disease management, and client centered counseling
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer programs, word processing, and data entry, and job specific software
• Establish rapport and effective communication successfully among culturally diverse populations

Abilities

• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Leveraging Diversity: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; making the most effective use of the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals
• Patient Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing patient and patient's family in understanding the clinical procedures used to facilitate optimum health status
• Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence
• Safety Intervention: Having knowledge of conditions that affect patient, self, and/or employee safety under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; skilled in identifying conditions that might cause health or safety hazards and takes action to remove such hazards; understands all aspects of providing a safe environment for patient, self, and/or others in crisis

Computer Skills

• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

Job Description

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty.  A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary:

Personal Health Nurses contribute to systems for monitoring health status indicators such as environmentally-caused illnesses, immunization levels, and communicable disease occurrence in order to identify problems that threaten public health and develop effective interventions. This position provides comprehensive nursing services in preventive health and clinic programs including assessment, diagnosis, teaching, counseling, and prevention services to individuals, families, and groups to promote health and wellness to clients in the county. Work is performed in the field and in health centers.

Starting Wage Range:   $28.75-$0.76 per hour, depending on previous experience, full time
Future Earning Potential : up to 37.06 per hour

Excellent Benefits Plan:  Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $ premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers 

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Performs assessments, uses problem solving to determine client health risk. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assessing a wide variety of clients, formulating treatment plans, instituting nursing interventions, following through with medical interventions as outlined in written medical orders and protocols, making client referrals, evaluating patient outcomes
2. Assesses various tests and screening results and correlates them with health history and physical assessment. Provides supportive care by listening and managing client interactions. Plans and provides appropriate intervention and referral based on findings.
3. Documents client interaction, follow up phone calls and activities related to productivity.
4. Participates in activities that promote professional advancement through conferences, workshops and professional offerings.
5. Participates in outreach and continuous improvement activities.
6. Interprets health screening findings to the family and makes appropriate referrals, utilizing resources
7. Provides comprehensive case management and coordinates services provided through a multidisciplinary approach collaborating extensively with multiple community agencies while identifying community resources and developing community-based partnerships
8. Investigates and monitors reports of communicable diseases. Coordinates efforts with a variety of stakeholders  
9. Provides education to clients and families
10. May provide home visits and completes assessments for families with special health needs.
11. Ability to document and navigate in multiple databases pertinent to program.
12. Completes mandatory reports and submissions of financial data as directed by regulatory and fiduciary entities.
13. Ability to respond to emergent public health issues, may require additional training, drills, table top exercises and occasional travel for work and/or modified work hours work sites.
14. May provide service in the county jail.
15. Reviews documentation in charts on periodic basis to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations for the specific program area.
16. Program development and maintenance of a program manual updating policy and procedures in compliance with Michigan Accreditation minimum program requirements (MPR’s).
17. Participates on committees at meetings within the agency and in the community as assigned.
18. Provides prevention and health education, case management, and care to individuals and families, in coordination with health care providers, Medicaid health plans, and local and state agencies.
19. Complies with Performance Expectation and Development Guide.
20. Performs medical/clinical interventions, services and specimen collection to include but not limited to medication and vaccine administration, lab draws, culture and urine collection.

Education:  
-Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Associates Degree RN required
-Bachelor’s Degree RN (BSN) preferred

License / Certification:

• Current Michigan RN License required
• Current Michigan Driver's License required
• Current AED, BLS Certification at hire - or must obtain within 3 months of hire 
• Certification in Community Health Nursing preferred

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Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:

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Job Description

Department: Public Health

Affiliation: TPOAM Nurses

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Personal Health Director, provides comprehensive nursing services in preventive health, home health and clinic programs including assessment, diagnosis, teaching, counseling and prevention services to individuals, families and groups to promote health and wellness to clients in the county. Maintains patient records and program activity records and prepares required reports.

Employment Qualifications:

Education: Possession of an Associate’s Degree or a diploma in Nursing. Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and certification in Community Health Nursing.

Experience: Two years of nursing experience.

Licenses & Certificates:

1. Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
2. Possession of a valid driver’s license

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WAGE: $37.43 - DOE/DOQ

DEPARTMENT: Weber-Morgan Health Department

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time Grant Funded

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

Position is limited funding / limited time, subject to Weber-Morgan Health department grant funding. Continued employment is not guaranteed after the current funding time period.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under general guidance and direction of the Executive Director or their appointee, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers population health and informatics activities and reporting/website dashboards in Weber County. Performs complex clerical, technical, and other tasks at the full performance level. Leads public health informatics activities for the Weber-Morgan Health Department. May oversee the Data team and other Epidemiologists at the Department and coordinates activities with the Public Information Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversee Weber-Morgan Health Department (WMHD) Population Health and Informatics program.

Manage data for population health epidemiology; develop, update, and maintain informatics and dashboards on the WMHD website to better represent health outcomes, patterns of health determinants, and informed decision making for policies and interventions.

Lead, plan, and develop public health informatics initiatives and solutions; identify and engage stakeholders for informatics projects, as needed; procure funding through grants, partnerships, and other sources, when possible.

Develop and assess data collection strategies, techniques, data management, and use of information to improve population health.

Serve as subject matter expert for informatics; develop technical requirements, data standards, metrics, and specifications for use and operation of public health information systems.

Oversee informatics program budget; prioritize funding needs; prepare grant proposals and monitor program performance.

Ensure information needs of the Epidemiology section, the Weber-Morgan Health Department (WMHD), and other stakeholders are met; coordinate system design and analysis within and between WMHD, the Website Developer, and with outside vendors or stakeholders, as needed.

Oversee processes, workflow analyses, and resources used in the development and maintenance of health information systems.

Research and recommend best practices related to electronic data transmission, storage, HIPAA information security standards, data archiving practices, records management, GRAMA records response, and other aspects of electronic data management; implement approved practices, as directed.

Explore and recommend technology solutions and/or automation of key processes.

Serve as Departmental expert in IBIS-PH public health database; assist Divisions with queries, reports, and other research related needs.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Population Health Sciences, Health Informatics, Data Science, Biostatistics, Public Health Science, Nursing, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: At least two (2) years relevant experience; Preference may be given to applicants with a master's degree in Epidemiology, Population Health Sciences, Health Informatics, Nursing Informatics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Proficiency in programming languages such as R, SAS, SQL, Power BI, or equivalent programs, is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: program management practices; budgeting and grant writing; performance improvement practices; principles, theories, practices, standards, and trends in public health informatics; health information systems, including health information exchange networks and data feeds of public health interest; public health and healthcare systems and practices; strategies for achieving effective data acquisition, management, quality, storage, use, and application to address population health needs; workflow development and processes; informatics project management and development; Information security and privacy laws; statistical analysis methods, including predictive analytics; geographic information systems; principles and practices of epidemiology; quality improvement techniques and processes

Abilities: solving complex issues requiring coordination, technical ability, and knowledge of information systems; developing and maintaining cooperative and constructive working relationships; communicating highly complex information effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences verbally and in writing; identify community health needs; establish and articulate a vision for building informatics capacity; integrate and incorporate informatics aimed at improving population health; motivate staff to meet program goals; utilize information technology tools to plan, develop, and implement health information systems; collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; plan and evaluate program goals; present data to key stakeholders, media, elected officials and the general public.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use manual dexterity to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools and controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to distinguish between shades of color and patterns. The employee is required to type, file, and lift supplies up to thirty (30) pounds. The employee regularly drives a motor vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an environmentally controlled room. Work may at times expose the incumbent to high-stress situations including contact with the public and others in confrontational, emotionally charged, or uncomfortable circumstances. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, photocopiers, shredders, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be required to drive health department owned vehicles and must abide by the Weber County Vehicle Use Policy.