Job Summary
The Office Assistant II (OA II) provides support to the programs under the Healthy Families Division. The primary responsibility is to provide technical and administrative support to internal program staff and broad customer support to external partners and Healthy Families patient/clients.
Organizational responsibilities include understanding and promoting the public health mission of the department; providing courteous, respectful, efficient customer service to all Health Department clients; honoring the diversity of all department employees and constituents; participating in Health Department training; and striving for personal excellence in public health work. The OA II are to be knowledgeable about the Clark County Council priorities and possess a basic understanding of Public Health Core Competencies.
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED; 1-2 years of progressively responsible related experience, or combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Research shows that many job candidates – especially individuals from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, gender non-binary/non-conforming people and women – look at job postings as lists of requirements, which can have a measurable effect on responses to the posting. We will consider any combination of relevant work and lived experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills and abilities as qualifying for this position.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
Knowledge of: Foundations and applications of racial equity in public health/population health nursing and community health worker practice.
The impact of race (institutional/systemic racism), ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, religion, economic class, education, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, mental and physical ability and learning styles on behavior, attitudes, and values related to health.
Prioritizing cultural, linguistic, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of public health services.
Core competencies for Public Health Professionals and able to use them in identifying professional growth opportunities.
Ability to: Express ideas effectively both orally and in writing and maintain accurate records.
Effectively use a personal computer, Microsoft Office software, email, and internet to accomplish job functions.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Create and/or proofread forms, brochures, and informational pamphlets.
Develop and adapt approaches to problems that consider and celebrate cultural differences.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.