Public Health Programs Architect (Multi-County)

State of Arkansas; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Health Program Specialist (Adult Protective Services Worker) to develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor public health programs across Arkansas. You will engage stakeholders and collaborate interagency to improve community health outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and several years of experience in welfare-related statutes or policy, with strong documentation and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience with statutes, policy, or procedures related to adult or child welfare.
• Two years’ experience in a discipline which requires using reasoning skills and objective analysis of facts.
• Ability to document complex situations in a comprehensive and legible manner.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled or geriatric populations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, access to personal vehicle, and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs to address key health concerns such as chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, environmental health, infectious disease control, injury prevention, or health promotion.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using health data, performance metrics, and community feedback; adjust goals and strategies as needed to improve outcomes.
• Develop educational materials, outreach tools, and technical guidance for community partners, stakeholders, and the public.
• Prepare reports, grant applications, and program summaries in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments, local health units, schools, nonprofits, and other governmental agencies to coordinate service delivery and leverage resources.
• Maintain accurate, organized records of program activities, expenditures, outcomes, and evaluations.
• Conduct community outreach and represent the agency at public events, health fairs, advisory meetings, or legislative briefings as needed.
• Ensure that all program activities are conducted in compliance with public health laws, grant conditions, and departmental policy.

Skills

Office software

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health/health sciences/social work or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Program-specific software

Job description

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Health Program Specialist (Adult Protective Services Worker) to develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor public health programs across Arkansas. You will engage stakeholders and collaborate interagency to improve community health outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and several years of experience in welfare-related statutes or policy, with strong documentation and data analysis skills.