Position: Public Health Lead Prevention SpecialistPart-time (20 hours/week) Department: Health DepartmentAccountable To: Public Health Director/Health OfficerSummary of Work: Under the Task Order from MTDPHHS, this position will work under the Montana Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) to coordinate lead poisoning prevention-related activities in Hill County. Provide lead screening and environmental assessments to prevent lead poisoning. Initiate and maintain complete documentation of services for each client this will include a collection of demographic information, environmental assessment, blood lead screening, referral data; maintain client records according to Montana state and Federal requirements; and ensure confidentiality of all client information. Work with local healthcare providers regarding blood lead screening and testing. Develop, update and share talking points or educational materials for providers. This public health professional will be tasked with implementing the task order requirements for the program throughout the grant period, which runs 9/30/2024 - 9/29/2025, with potential for additional funding. This position is dependent on grant funding.Job Characteristics:Nature of Work: This position performs the deliverance of health services which include primarily conducting lead testing of children for lead poisoning, education on lead poisoning and prevention activities. Travel will be required for offsite educational opportunities, presentation, and meetings with local providers. Hazards may include exposure to infected body fluids, sharp instruments and chemicals requiring adherence to universal safety precautions. Position deals with sensitive information and maintains confidentiality. Must be able to adapt to a variety of issues with possible ethical, moral, cultural or other obstacles.Personal Contacts: Daily contact with the public in person or by phone. Essential Functions: Under the direction of health department personnel, the Public Health Lead Prevention Specialist position requires ability to use a variety of medical testing, analyzing, and treatment equipment and perform required duties. Perform CPR, perform finger sticks, communicate orally and in writing, travel, enter and exit a variety of buildings, lift a heavy child and support adult weight, be a good listener, maintain accurate records, operate a computer, prepare reports. Requirements: The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: -Graduation from an accredited program of nursing, health promotion, community health, environmental health or others similar to these.Preferred prior experience: -Public Health -Valid Montana driver’s license, and have a personal vehicle available as needed. Fundamental Duties:-Performs assigned duties-Provides case management to identified children -Perform lead screening tests-Conduct home assessments with provided toolPerformance Standards:-Assists with department report requirements-Maintains accurate and timely records-Deals tactfully and courteously with the public-Observes work hours-Demonstrates punctuality-Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other duties may be needed or assigned.