Join Our Team!
The 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 bilingual 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.
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled.
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled.
Current Opportunities
Public Health Educator I or II
Under general supervision, plans, implements, and evaluates health education programs for the Tuscarawas County Health Department and its programs by addressing community needs through a health equity lens. Collaborates with other community agencies to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine highest need for public health intervention. Develops and maintain cooperation between public, civic, professional, and volunteer agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Behavior Expectations
Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.
Working Conditions
Answers telephone calls and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, copier and fax machines, etc. Individual bends, reaches, pushes, and pulls file drawers to file information.
Vision abilities required are up close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
Must be to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.
Minimum Qualifications
- Public Health Educator I: A bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, School Health Education, Health Studies, Nutrition, Health Behavior, Public Health or Nursing or related field.
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Experience with grant writing and implementation
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Public Health Educator II: Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field plus 2 years working experience in health education or community health. A bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience in health education or community health may be substituted for a master’s degree.
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Experience with grant writing and implementation
- Strong communication skills, including written and public speaking.
- Ability to collect and organize data for entry into program database(s).
- Ability to describe program overview to others with accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State regulations, procedures, policies into all aspects of the work.
- Must be able to provide exceptional customer service to those being served.
- Ability to hold a flexible schedule; hours will include evening and weekends.
- Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the agency’s insurance policy.
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
- Willingness to participate in workforce development and promote the same among staff
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
- Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
- Provide health and wellness education on the population level.
- Evaluate, develop, present, recommend, and disseminate culturally appropriate health education information and materials, using evidence based practices when possible
- Engage in advocacy for health and health education/promotion.
- Research subjects and develop presentations for multiple audiences.
- Conduct in‐person and online presentations for multiple audiences.
- Develop activities to accommodate a variety of learning styles.
- Collect and analyze data to identify community needs.
- Maintain knowledge of public health trends.
- Engage with and serve as a resource to individuals, organizations and the community for matters related to health promotion, healthy lifestyles, injury and disease prevention and other TCHD services.
- Identify and apply for grant opportunities related to TCHD’s strategic priorities
- Track grant deliverables and monitor program progress.
- Maintain effective communication with program funders.
- Represents the agency at community functions and meetings as requested.
- 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.
- Maintain effective communication with Director and co-workers
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
- Regular, punctual attendance
Behavior Expectations
Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.
Working Conditions
Answers telephone calls and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, copier and fax machines, etc. Individual bends, reaches, pushes, and pulls file drawers to file information.
Vision abilities required are up close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
Must be to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.
Language Interpreter (Full-time; 35 hours per week)
Position Introduction
The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for providing interpretation and translation services for the Spanish-speaking patient/client population of Tuscarawas County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for providing interpretation and translation services for the Spanish-speaking patient/client population of Tuscarawas County.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree preferred
- Ability to fluently read, write and speak in English and Spanish
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Must be detail oriented and able to effectively multi-task
- Exceptional interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Minimum of 2 years translation and interpretation experience
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully complete drug screen and background check.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
- Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
- Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
- Willingness to communicate openly and appropriately to provide effective service
- Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by covering one spoken or written language to another
- Attend meetings as necessary and act as a translator
- Relay concepts and ideas between languages
- Convert written materials from one language to another
- Facilitate communication for people with limited English proficiency
- Translate materials to clients or patients
- Prepares and maintains appropriate records and accurately completes reports by required deadlines.
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
- Regular, punctual attendance
Medical Physician
Position Introduction
The Medical Physician is a licensed practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the perioperative patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
The Medical Physician is a licensed practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the perioperative patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school and a postgraduate internship
- Licensed to practice medicine by the State Licensure Board and Board Certified or eligible for certification in Family Practice or a related field.
- Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience. 1-2 years’ experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
- Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts and promote the same among staff
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
- Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
- Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
- Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
- Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
- Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
- Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
- Counsels and educates patients and families.
- Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
- Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
- Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
- Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
- Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
- Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
- Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
- Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
- Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
- Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
- Arranges for, or refers patients to, needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic
- Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred
- Participates in developing, executing and periodically reviewing the clinic policies and procedures
- Willingness to enter into a standard care agreement with nurse practitioners to oversee their medical care and foster their professional development
- Participates in a periodic review of patient health records for nurse practitioners
- Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
- Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
- Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
- Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
- Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
- Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
- Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary
- Regular, punctual attendance
- Other duties, as assigned
TCHD Employee Values
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
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