Current Opportunities at TCHD
Tuscarawas County Health Department is always looking for qualified persons to join our team!
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve.
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services. Individuals with unique qualifications such as bi-lingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve.
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services. Individuals with unique qualifications such as bi-lingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
Please no phone calls
Please no phone calls
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled
Health Educator (35 hours per week; Full Time)
Role and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Health Educator develops, conducts, and implements health education programs and performs public relations duties for the agency.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in health education, public health or equivalent degree and should have three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a health educator or have the equivalent in education and work experience. Previous experience in a health department setting is preferred. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties
Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
Under general supervision, the Health Educator develops, conducts, and implements health education programs and performs public relations duties for the agency.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in health education, public health or equivalent degree and should have three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a health educator or have the equivalent in education and work experience. Previous experience in a health department setting is preferred. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties
- Represents the agency at community functions and meetings as requested.
- Assists in preparation of grants and administrative requirements of grants.
- Monitors grant expenditures and budgets.
- Assists with grant compliance and summary reports.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate records and completes reports by required deadlines.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
- Regular, punctual attendance
Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
Director of the Alcohol and Addiction Program (Full Time; 35 hours per week)
Role and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Director of Alcohol and Addiction Program directs the Alcohol and Addiction Program and is responsible for monitoring and supervising the day-today operation of the prevention program services and outpatient chemical dependency program services. Responsible for ensuring that the agency’s prevention programs and certified outpatient program operate within the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and OAC 3793 policies/procedures and in accordance with the certification standards for such programs.
Experience and Education Requirements
Masters’ degree in counseling with a minimum of five years counseling experience, two of which must be supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and work experience as a certified Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist. Must have demonstrated prior experience to organize and direct the work of others.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties:
Starting Rate: $29.25 per hour
Under general supervision, the Director of Alcohol and Addiction Program directs the Alcohol and Addiction Program and is responsible for monitoring and supervising the day-today operation of the prevention program services and outpatient chemical dependency program services. Responsible for ensuring that the agency’s prevention programs and certified outpatient program operate within the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and OAC 3793 policies/procedures and in accordance with the certification standards for such programs.
Experience and Education Requirements
Masters’ degree in counseling with a minimum of five years counseling experience, two of which must be supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and work experience as a certified Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist. Must have demonstrated prior experience to organize and direct the work of others.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties:
- Prepares and presents chemical dependency programs and information sessions to the community.
- Performs emergency treatment of clients and determines need for immediate intervention and provides diagnostic assessment.
- Performs counseling for individuals, groups and families.
- Provides forensic evaluations.
- Coordinates alcohol and addiction department employee work schedules and assigns work.
- Plans, develops and implements chemical dependency programs.
- Prepares monthly program reports with statistical summaries of departmental activities.
- Pursues additional program funding sources in conjunction with Director of Accounting.
- Provides staff orientation, development and in-service training.
- Consults with other AAP staff to aid in the treatment of clients.
- Develops community surveys.
- Develops chemical dependency programs for community groups or assists community groups in developing their own programs.
- Attends regular board, management, and committee and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
- Serves on Quality Improvement Committee, Accreditation Committee, and other committees as required or directed by Health Commissioner.
- Holds, at minimum, monthly meetings with departmental staff.
- Evaluates competency of staff continuously and plans in-service training as necessary.
- Completes and turns in staff evaluations by required deadlines on an annual basis.
- Acts as communication liaison between staff, Health Commissioner, and Board of Health.
- Ensures staff compliance with policy manual.
- Completes grant and other required reporting by designated due dates.
- Acts as liaison between Health Department and other community agencies.
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Health Commissioner.
- Regular, punctual attendance
Starting Rate: $29.25 per hour
Alcohol and Addiction Porgram Clinical Coordinator (Full Time; 35 hours per week)
Role and Responsibilities
Under general supervision the Clinical Coordinator counsels individuals and groups with chemical dependencies and conducts chemical dependency awareness and prevention programs in the community.
Experience and Education Requirements
Must have a Master’s degree in counseling or related field and possess one of the following licenses: LPCC-S or LISW-S.
Must have a thorough understanding of the dynamics of alcoholism and drug dependency/abuse and counseling of same.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties:
Starting Rate: $23.76
Under general supervision the Clinical Coordinator counsels individuals and groups with chemical dependencies and conducts chemical dependency awareness and prevention programs in the community.
Experience and Education Requirements
Must have a Master’s degree in counseling or related field and possess one of the following licenses: LPCC-S or LISW-S.
Must have a thorough understanding of the dynamics of alcoholism and drug dependency/abuse and counseling of same.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties:
- Interviews, assesses, and evaluated individuals entering chemical dependency treatment.
- Counsels individuals with chemical dependencies and their family members.
- Leads individual and group therapy sessions.
- Develops treatment and aftercare programs for clients.
- Develops and conducts treatment programs for specialty groups.
- Performs after treatment follow up and evaluation on clients.
- Maintains client files.
- Acts as a liaison between the court and law enforcement agencies and court ordered chemical dependency clients.
- Refers clients to chemical dependency programs.
- Provides daily direction and oversight to Recovery Care Provider I and II positons.
- Holds monthly meetings with departmental staff.
- Evaluates competency of staff continuously and plans in-service training as necessary.
- Completes and turns in staff evaluations by required deadlines on an annual basis.
- Ensures staff compliance with policy manual.
- Maintains patient records, charts, and departmental files in a confidential manner.
- Recommends discipline of staff under direction
- Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested, and is required to be punctual at these meetings.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate records and completes reports by required deadlines.
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
- Regular, punctual attendance
Starting Rate: $23.76
Sanitarian-In-Training or Sanitarian (Full Time; 35 hours per week)
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian in Training (SIT) conducts inspection related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health science, biology or related field. To be eligible for registration as a sanitarian in training must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university including 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Math or Statistics. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Starting Rate: $20.13
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Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian is responsible for conducting inspections related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations. The Sanitarian serves as an adviser and informational resource within the community on the subject of environmental health.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health, biology or related field and a have a certificate of registration as Sanitarian issued by Ohio Board of Sanitation Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised code. One to three years of previous experience as a Sanitarian is preferred. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Starting Rate: $22.64
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian in Training (SIT) conducts inspection related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health science, biology or related field. To be eligible for registration as a sanitarian in training must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university including 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Math or Statistics. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Starting Rate: $20.13
-OR-
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian is responsible for conducting inspections related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations. The Sanitarian serves as an adviser and informational resource within the community on the subject of environmental health.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health, biology or related field and a have a certificate of registration as Sanitarian issued by Ohio Board of Sanitation Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised code. One to three years of previous experience as a Sanitarian is preferred. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Starting Rate: $22.64
Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
TCHD is always searching for qualified individuals to expand our medical practice. Contact the Health Commissioner for more information
TCHD Employee Values
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous, treatment to all.
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed.
Communication: Sharing ideas and information to promote understanding.
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous, treatment to all.
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed.
Communication: Sharing ideas and information to promote understanding.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services