Outreach Worker (Vacancy) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh/jobs/newprint/4775914) Apply  Outreach Worker (Vacancy) Salary $19.47 - $28.52 Hourly Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Funding Limitation Job Number 25-3112-V1 Department 50 Columbus Public Health Division Health Opening Date 01/03/2025 Closing Date 1/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Definition This position will assist with injury prevention activities related to traffic safety for the Franklin County Safe Communities and Safe Routes to School programs funded by grants from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation. Starting Pay Range: $20.60 to $22.89 per hour Preferred Qualifications: Entry-level experience in meeting grant deliverables, program planning, and community outreach preferred. Prior experience in public health-related competencies is preferred. Under general supervision, is responsible for disseminating information about and assisting citizens to take advantage of community programs and services; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Urges target citizens to seek professional help and guidance from programs and services; Follows up on contacts and submits reports of outreach activities; Seeks out individuals throughout the community and speaks with them to become familiar with their problems; Participates in community and neighborhood events and activities calculated to acquaint the residents of an area with services or programs; Speaks before community groups to establish rapport between community and program representatives and to publicize available programs and services; Arranges transportation for individuals to testing and treatment facilities or other community-based services; Contacts other agencies and groups to solicit their aid and cooperation with outreach programs; Learns to maintain records on individuals who require treatment and/or participate in the programs; May prepare news releases and promotional material concerning outreach programs and services; May need to communicate with individuals who have limited English language skills; May provide child care services that serve to enable clients to receive testing or treatment; May perform on-site visits to businesses to review compliance status and submit written reports on findings; May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations. Assignment may include serving as a department and/or community incident commander or on the incident command team. Minimum Qualifications Completion of the twelfth school grade. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade requirement. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Some positions may require specialized skills, background, and/or certification due to the nature of, or funding requirements for, the program. Test/Job Contact Information Recruitment #: 25-3112-V1 Employment Type: Full-Time (Limited) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Krystie Weist Columbus Department of Public Health 240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43215 P: (614) 645-5589 E: kaweist@columbus.gov The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Short-term Disability + Life Insurance + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information. 01 Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application. + Yes + No 02 Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements? + Yes + No 03 Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Columbus Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone (614) 645-8301 Website https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email