Public Health Program Specialist II Position Available In Jefferson, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Public Health Program Specialist II position in Jefferson County, MS, offers a salary range of $33,600.00 to $50,450.40 annually. The role involves assisting families of infants and toddlers with disabilities in accessing health and developmental services, coordinating services, and maintaining accurate records. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience. Successful candidates will need good communication skills, knowledge of child development, and the ability to prioritize work effectively. For more information, contact recruitment@msdh.ms.gov.
Job Description
Public Health Program Specialist II
Salary $33,600.00•$50,450.40 Annually Location 32•JEFFERSON
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9595-0301-20250408JF Department 0301•HEALTH BOARD Opening Date 04/08/2025 Closing Date 4/15/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $33,600.00 Agency Maximum Salary $50,450.40 Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience. About the Agency The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment@msdh.ms.gov. About the Position This is a time limited NS-14 position. Assist families of infants and toddlers with disabilities in accessing health and developmental services and make referrals to providers for needed services; Provide targeted case management by coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring the provision of early intervention and other services under Part C of IDEA, including evaluations and assessments; Facilitate and participate in teams to develop, review, and evaluate Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and ensure appropriate services are being provided; Inform families of their rights and procedures for safeguarding their rights and maintain early intervention records for accuracy and completeness. What you’ll need to be Successful Employees will need to have a commitment to serving diverse infants and toddlers with special needs and their families, have good communication skills, be an effective team player, have knowledge of child development and family-centered practices, ability to develop creative solutions to assist families, have good organization skills, and be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines. They must be able to learn and document in the case management system, as trained by
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