Public Health Education Narrative Strategist
Company: Spherion-Madison, WI
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary: $30 - 35 per hour + noneReference: S_131539Spherion, in
partnership with the State of Wisconsin's Department of Health
Services, is seeking a Public Health Education Narrative
Strategist!This position offers the option to work remotely (for WI
residents) or in a hybrid model. Funded by American Rescue Plan Act
federal dollars, the anticipated contract length is through
September of 2024, possibly longer. Spherion offers benefits, PTO,
and paid holidays.The Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources
(BADR) serves as the State Unit on Aging (SUA) and Designated State
Entity (DSE) for Independent Living. BADR is required under federal
law to serve as an effective and visible advocate for older people
and people with disabilities, playing a significant role in shaping
public policy, providing systems change leadership, and leading
broad advocacy efforts that promote improvements in government and
community-based programs to ensure the rights of these
populations.How issues and solutions are framed through narrative
can have an impact on outcomes. Narratives are values-based
meta-stories about how and why the world operates that can shape
public consciousness, including our collective sense of
responsibility and possibility (Human Impact Partners, Population
Health Institute). Shifting dominant harmful narratives is critical
for transforming ourselves, the systems around us, and the health
outcomes that impact older adults and people with
disabilities.Public Health Education Narrative Strategist will
serve as the Bureau expert in the use of narrative to address
systemic aging and disability issues, advance equity, and promote
positive attitudes about older adults and people with disabilities
and their abilities and potential. The incumbent will be
responsible for providing training, technical assistance, and
capacity-building about the ways to leverage narrative as a tool in
the work of BADR and the Division of Public Health (DPH).Duties of
the position include the following:Lead initiatives, provide
education, training, and technical assistance, and serve as the
Bureau expert in the use of narrative to address complex aging and
disability issues to inform systemic changesAssist the Bureau in
using effective narrative to develop, modify, and center equity in
Bureau programs and policiesDevelop narrative and provide
orientation and training regarding aging and disability network
founding values and guiding principles to rebuild and maintain a
cohesive, mission-driven aging and disability networkDevelop and
distribute narrative aimed at reducing stigma and shifting negative
public perceptions about growing older and living with a
disabilityProvide consultation, training, and technical assistance
on Bureau communications and outreach effortsImplement a process
for regularly receiving input from a diverse set of older adults
and people with disabilities to shape narrative and connect
individual experiences to issues being addressed within the Bureau
and networkAssist with other projects as neededEssential
Qualifications and Skills:Ability to foster and promote the values
of equity, diversity, and inclusionExperience developing social
movement narratives and health communications, including narrative
analysis, narrative development, policy communications, and
public-will buildingExperience with public health/aging/disability
issue campaigns and/or community organizing and advocacyKnowledge
of and experience related to developing communication objectives,
audience segmentation, researching, and developing messagesSkill in
planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, and managing
complex analysis, communication, and education projectsSkill in
oral and written communication, including the ability to write well
on complex subjects in broad policy and program areas for a wide
variety of audiences both internal and external to the Bureau,
Division, and DepartmentAbility to use clear communication, plain
language, and data visualization principles and best
practicesKnowledge of adult education principles, practices, and
materials developmentExtensive knowledge of the principles of
inclusion and equity and the social determinants of health
including knowledge of the equity and inclusion challenges
encountered by older adults and people with disabilitiesKnowledge
of the system of programs, services, and advocacy targeted toward
the needs of older adults and people with disabilitiesAbility to
communicate with a wide variety of people, including members of
underserved communities, public health and social services
professionals, and government officialsAbility to work effectively
with and develop/maintain relationships with community leaders
partners, local and state policymakers, and other partnersKnowledge
of the principles of technical support and strategies for providing
technical assistance to a broad variety of communities, agencies,
and individualsAbility to constructively and effectively guide and
facilitate the work of professional colleagues and provide
constructive guidanceKnowledge of the Department's State Aging
Plan, State Assistive Technology Plan, and State Health Improvement
PlanKnowledge and skill in coordinating activities across
organizations and managing work groupsAbility to gather and
incorporate information and perspectives from a wide range of
interests in the presentation and analysis of issuesPreferred
Qualifications:Lived experience in a marginalized or underserved
communityBilingual skills in Spanish, Hmong, and/or American Sign
LanguageSpherion has helped thousands of people just like you find
work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your
employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and
qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking
for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one
works harder for you than Spherion.Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity,
National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected
Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At
Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure
that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all
applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your
application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Callcenter@spherion.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will
be based on several factors including the candidate's education,
work experience, work location, specific job duties,
certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive
benefits package, including health, and an incentive and
recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).For
certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be
required by Spherion's client or applicable federal mandate,
subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully
review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements
or ask your Spherion representative for more information.
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