Public Health Vision Consultant (PN 20098622)

Public Health Vision Consultant

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.

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What You'll Do:

We are seeking a Public Health Vision Consultant to lead and support statewide vision screening and conservation programs, improving access to care and outcomes for children and communities across Ohio. Duties include: 

• Lead and manage statewide vision screening and conservation programs to ensure access to quality services for children. 
• Oversee and administer vision screenings in compliance with the state guidelines and standards.
• Analyze screening data, prepare reports, and identify opportunities to improve program outcomes, referrals and follow-up care. 
• Develop and implement program strategies, policies, and accountability measures to enhance service delivery.
• Design and deliver training for healthcare professionals, school staff, and community partners. 
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to local agencies, schools and partner organizations. 
• Develop educational materials and promote best practices in vision health.
• Collaborate with public and private partners to expand access to services and support statewide initiatives. 
• Participate in committees and contribute to public health planning and policy development. 
• Conduct research, prepare presentations, and respond to public inquiries. 
• Support program evaluations, grant-related activities, and special projects. 

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Completion of undergraduate core program in health science, health, pre-medicine or comparable field AND all of the following bulleted criteria: 

• 3 courses in psychology (i.e., to include 2 courses on learning disabilities &/or developmental disabilities & 1 course on reading & education of reading disabled) or 9 mos. exp. in same subject area

• 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in education of visually handicapped

• 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in administering vision screening tests (i.e., distance & near visual acuity, color deficit & ocular muscle balance & stereopsis)

• 2 courses or 6 mos. exp. in anatomy, physiology or pathology of the eye

• 2 courses or 6 mos. exp. in current treatment methods for vision disorders

• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations

• Must be able to provide own transportation. 

Or 

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

If you are meeting minimum qualifications through coursework, please be sure to attach your transcript to your application to clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.  

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in health science, health, pre-medicine, anatomy, physiology, or pathology of the eye

• Experience in assuring access to quality vision care

• Experience in coordinating vision screening programs

• Experience providing consultation or technical assistance on vision issues

• Experience in collecting vision-related data to develop reports

• Experience evaluating program activities according to vision standards

• Experience participating in vision-related committees, focus groups or teams

• Experience developing and presenting training and/or public speaking for vision-related programs

• Experience in assisting with the development and implementation of vision policy and procedures.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Psychology, Data Visualization, Educational Support, Public Health

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Consultation, Public Speaking

Educational Transcript Requirements: 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the SEIU/1199 union Pay Range Schedule ($31.74 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($33.35 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.