Class
Code: 02060
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
COMMUNITY HEALTH CONSULTANT
DEFINITION
Performs professional research,
analyses and counseling work in a statewide community health program or public
health nutrition program; administers a district/regional genetics program or
performs professional public health assessment work on a regional or statewide
basis; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and
Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be
the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK
EXAMPLES
Administers a field office, genetics
clinic and related program activities in one of five regions; assumes
accountability for fiscal operations and staff.
Establishes self as state contact
person/genetics expert within assigned region; initiates and maintains working
relationships with, and provides information to community organizations,
physicians, nurses, dieticians and other professionals.
Conducts educational programs;
develops curriculum goals and objectives and identifies target populations for
educational outreach.
Counsels with families; assures
follow-up and support services; serves as advocate; keeps parties informed on new
technologies and workshops.
Monitors clinical practices of local
agency staff; informs and advises regarding nursing standards and practices;
legal implications and areas needing improvement.
Offers consultation and assists
community health agencies in areas of administration, fiscal accountability,
employee relations and community relations.
Assists local health agency
administrators in areas of certification and program compliance for
federal/state regulatory requirements; provides guidance for professional
development and facilitates educational activities for community agency staff.
Reviews community health agency
public health nutrition programs, objectives, community needs, and plans for
service; evaluates services delivery in nursing and home health care or WIC
clinics.
Provides functional supervision of
public health program administrators; assists in development of performance
standards; participates in orientation; provides technical assistance and
consultation; assesses/evaluates performance; assists and guides nurse
administrator and agency board in disciplinary procedures.
Functions as department liaison and
program consultant with medical, nursing and nutrition professionals, and
health/educational institutions and agencies.
COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED
Knowledge of the principles,
literature, current trends and standards of practice of public health nursing
and homemaker-home health aide services or public health nutrition and of their
application to specific disease and socio-economic conditions.
Knowledge of the standard practices,
necessary modifications and effectiveness of various developmental, teaching
and supervisory methods.
Knowledge of the principles and
techniques of counseling.
Knowledge of the attitudes and
problems of the elderly, poor, women, infants, children, disadvantaged, ill and
culturally deprived, and of local resources to alleviate these problems.
Knowledge of the principles of
supervision, organization, administration and accounting.
Knowledge of the administration of a
complete program of public health nursing; homemaker-home health aide service,
or public health nutrition services.
Ability to recognize non-compliance
in agency policies, records and practices, and recommend corrective procedures.
Ability to perform a wide variety of
tasks related to operation of a local public health nursing program or public
health nutrition services.
Ability to express ideas and
concepts effectively, orally and in writing, in order to persuade, interpret
and inform.
Ability to exercise professional
judgment in evaluating quality of services and recommending changes as
required.
Ability to plan, direct and
coordinate the work of professional and nonprofessional subordinates.
Ability to provide leadership and
guidance in developing and maintaining public health medical, nursing and nutrition
standards.
Ability to collect data objectively,
analyze, record and interpret it concisely and accurately.
Ability to plan and organize systems
and services to meet the needs of the agency.
Displays high standards of ethical
conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related,
dishonest and unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal
and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous,
and cooperative manner. Committed to
quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative,
effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention
to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs,
priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust and group identity.
Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals
or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the
information. Listens to others and
responds appropriately.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college
or university with major coursework in nursing, a human services or
health-oriented field, or education, or nutrition and three years of
professional experience in these areas;
OR
Masters degree in nursing, public
health or science, a human services or health-oriented field, or education, may
be substituted for one year of the required experience;
OR
certification as a paramedic and the
equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a paramedic;
OR
an equivalent or combination of the
required education and experience, totaling seven years, will be qualifying.
SELECTIVE
CERTIFICATION
For designated positions the appointing
authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources
Enterprise prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of
twelve semester hours of education, six months of experience, a combination of
both, or a specific certification, license, or endorsement in the following
areas:
179 emergency medical services, i.e.,
paramedic
185 epidemiology
240 genetics
244
gerontology
363 long-term elder care
364 long-term care
535 public health
872 registered nurse
890 licensed dietician
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
coursework, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the
application.
Effective Date: 7/05 JN