Community Based Public Health Team

Consultant Goals:

1. Support the work of Lifespan Local with Community Health Education regarding COVID-19, heart health, diabetes, nutrition and active living.

a. Attend trainings to gain knowledge on common health concerns in our community.

b. Relay educational materials to community members on the topics of:

i. Heart health

ii. Diabetes

iii. Nutrition

iv. Active Living

v. Promoting self-advocacy for health

vi. Resources for addressing health concerns

vii. Covid 19, testing, vaccines, and health services.

viii. Information on health disparities affecting our communities and health promotion education to address said disparities

c. Provide trainings for the community on COVID-19, COVID recovery, nutrition, heart health, active living, diabetes and other common health issues.

d. Develop connections with community partners and health experts to provide education and resources.

e. Conduct community conversations to learn from residents what public health education and resources would benefit the community

i. Participate in additional trainings as requested to be able to deliver information on these topics.

f. Complete appropriate documentation of community interactions and questions.

g. Submit timely documentation

Check-ins, updates: up to 2 hour/week

Community Health Education: 18 hours/week (includes scheduling, travel, note-taking, follow-up)

Total= up to 20 hours/week

$28.00/hour

Please forward cover letter and resume to:

Ken Knoblock, Project Director: ken@lifespanlocal.org

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. We are seeking to fill this contract role as soon as possible.