Processing Assistant III

Posted on June 3, 2021 by litwshth

Vacancy Announcement

PROCESSING ASSISTANT III

Nurse Family Partnership

Salary Grade:

Salary Range:

$22,902 – $28,741 – $36,644

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Position Number:

535-04-531

Location:

Rutherford County

Description of Work:

• This position will provide clerical and programmatic support to the Nurse-Family Partnership program and will be a full time (40 hours/week) position.
• Responsibilities consist of clerical functions including a considerable amount of data entry, record keeping, meeting preparation, and general administrative and program support tasks.
• The individual in this role is expected to perform in a fast paced, team oriented, and family friendly environment while handling multiple duties.
• This position will compile a variety of resources; may participate in community outreach activities such as distributing program brochures, retrieving client referrals as delegated by the supervisor.
• Assist in home visits with Nurse Home Visitors as needed.
• Assists in the compilation of statistical information for special reports as directed by the NFP supervisor
• Attends community meetings to promote the Nurse-Family Partnership program.
• Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Graduation from High School and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

General knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices. Ability to screen communications based on predetermined guidelines to independently respond or route inquiries. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality as well as the ability to deal professionally with the public.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothill Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059. Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-time Foreign Language Interpreter I

Posted on June 2, 2021 by litwshth

Vacancy Announcement

Part-time Foreign Language Interpreter I

Salary Grade:

Salary Range:

: $22,902 – $28,741 – $36,644

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Position Number:

Not Provided

Location:

Rutherford County

Description of Work:

• This position will assist the nursing staff, physicians, clerical staff and client with interpreting.
• Translate documents and forms that are posted or handed out to clients and the general public.
• This position will be considered part-time working 30-hours per week.
• When not translating or interpreting this position will be answering the phone, making appointments for clinic services, process clients for clinic appointments, gather client information for medical records, master cards, and eligibility for various clinical programs.
• Helps interpret for WIC clients when needed.

Minimum Education And Experience:

High School or GED and one year of experience in interpreting and translating English and the required foreign language.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Basic everyday living skills, the ability to understand and follow directions as well as the ability to read, write, add and subtract. Vocational or business skills such as fax machines and computers. The ability to work with computers, work with and communicate effectively with the public and staff and maintain professional relationships with providers of services. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Application Process:

Public Health Educator II

Posted on May 18, 2021 by litwshth

Vacancy Announcement

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR II

Salary Grade:

Salary Range:

$37,308 – $48,502 – $59,697

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Position Number:

Not Provided

Location:

Rutherford County

Description of Work:

• This position will coordinate, plan, develop and carry out activities in Rutherford County related to Community Health Improvement (CHIP) relative to the Community Health Assessment (CHA).
• The primary function of the position is to work in partnership with Rutherford Regional Health Care System, RHI Legacy Foundation and other community organizations working to improve health.
• The focus will be on an “integrated approach” (Integrated Model) that deliberately seeks to link broad public health and community health promotion interventions that increase opportunity for healthy choices and behaviors with accessible, high-quality clinical services to reduce modifiable risks and provide effective care for illnesses.
• This position will also provide public health community education, information and awareness about public health and materials promoting local health department services.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Masters degree in public health education or in public health with a major in public health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education and two years experience in public health education or a related field; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years experience in public health education; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education activities. General knowledge of modern educational theory and techniques in the field of public health education. General knowledge of journalistic principles and methods preparing subject matter in the promotion of public health activities. General knowledge of display techniques and skill in the arrangement of exhibits. Ability to work effectively with people on all educational levels and to maintain effective working relationships with local health departments, community agencies, and the public. Ability to write and speak effectively and to stimulate interest and cooperation among various groups in carrying out a program in public health education.