We are excited that you are interested in joining our team of dedicated public health professionals who are committed to promoting health and wellness in our community. At the Union County Health Department, we believe that change starts with us, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of programs and initiatives that are designed to improve the health and well-being of our community. From providing immunizations and health screenings to developing health education campaigns and responding to public health emergencies, our work is both challenging and rewarding.
Whether you are a public health professional with years of experience or a recent graduate looking for your first job in the field, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at the Union County Health Department.
At the Union County Health Department, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional development and growth. We also provide opportunities for our employees to get involved in community outreach and volunteer activities that support our mission.
If you are interested in joining our team, please review our current job openings and submit an application. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to create a healthier, happier community.
We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to:
Excellence
Collaboration
Innovation
The Union County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, veteran or military status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected criteria. Resumes submitted may be kept on file for up to one year and are subject to Ohio’s public record laws.
Careers
Have a passion for promoting health and wellness? Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to providing the best possible service to the residents of Union County, Ohio. Check out the career opportunities below. With great benefits, a team atmosphere, and the freedom to turn ideas into action – the Union County Health Department is a great place to make a difference!
Current Job Openings
The Union County Health Department currently has the following positions open. Click on the title to be taken to the job posting.
Overdose Prevention Network Coordinator (Health Educator I)
To apply for an open position, send a cover letter and resume to:
Union County Health Department
Attention: Director of Human Resources
940 London Avenue, Suite 1100
Marysville, OH 43040
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Internships
The Union County Health Department is committed to promoting learning opportunities to grow the next generation of the public health workforce. With over a decade of public health experience in most of our leadership positions, we have the knowledge and passion to provide a rewarding and meaningful experience for those seeking internships, job shadowing, practicums, clinical rotations, or public health experiences that may be required for licensure. With a supportive team atmosphere, and the freedom to turn ideas into action – the Union County Health Department is a great place to make a difference!
The Union County Health Department currently has the following internships open. Click on the title to be taken to the internship posting. To apply for an open position, send a cover letter and resume to:
Union County Health Department
Attention: Director of Human Resources
940 London Avenue, Suite 1100
Marysville, OH 43040
– or –
Volunteer
Have a passion for promoting health and wellness and serving your community? Then the Union County Health Department is a great place to make a difference! Work alongside our team of dedicated professionals committed to creating the healthiest community possible to help the residents of Union County, Ohio live longer, healthier lives.
The Union County Health Department understands the value volunteers bring to our community and loves to leverage their unique talents, expertise, and passion. While keeping our volunteers engaged is a priority, the foundation for our volunteer corp is built upon the need to respond to public health emergencies. This has never risen more to the surface than the COVID-19 pandemic in which volunteers gave more than 5,300 hours of their time to vaccination, testing, outreach, phone bank, and numerous other activities.
Volunteers for the Union County Health Department are organized under the Ohio Medical Reserve Corp (MRC). The Medical Reserve Corp accepts medical and non-medical volunteers and connects them with our local MRC coordinator so you have the latest information and updates on volunteer opportunities. As an MRC volunteer, you get the training and liability protection you need to give back without worrying about the red tape.
Volunteer Sign Up
Follow these steps to make sure you join our Union County, Ohio group.
- Once you are on the Ohio Responds page, click on the red “Register Now” button.
- On the next page, in the “Organizations” field, please select the “Add Organizations” item.
- Once the “Organization Selection” window pops up, click on the plus sign next to the “Medical Reserve Corps Organizations”.
- Check the box next to the “Union County – MRC” from the list of organizations.
- Hit the select button.
- From there you’ll complete a profile. Once you complete your profile and hit the “Submit Information” button, we will have you on our list.
Once we receive your sign-up, we will send a welcome email to you and outline any next step.
Sign Up Now Before There is a Community Need
One of the greatest challenges in an emergency is managing the huge influx of people that want to help. The best way to tackle this is to sign up in advance. This allows us to take care of the paperwork, proof of licensure if you’re a medical volunteer, and complete any basic training before the community need arises
Union County’s Medical Reserve Corps Mission
The Union County Medical Reserve Corps is committed to establishing teams of volunteers consisting of medical, public health, and other professionals to contribute their capabilities and expertise during times of disaster, public health emergencies as well as throughout the year to promote community health initiatives.
The Union County MRC is a group of passionate volunteers, some with and some without medical backgrounds interested in supporting and improving the health of their community. Our MRC is a part of a nationwide initiative of over 968 units throughout the country. Our participation is essential in the treatment of victims of a large-scale disaster or epidemic, administration of vaccines during mass vaccination, distribution of medicine during a chemical or biological attack, assisting in community clinics, supporting other response agencies, or lending a hand with community events.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any interested resident of Union County 18 years or older, are encouraged to join. This includes both medical and non-medical professionals. If you hold a medical license, that license will be verified to determine your ability to perform certain tasks during a disaster.
WHAT IS REQUIRED?
There is currently no required time commitment. All volunteers must complete the initial orientation. Additional job specific training may be required pending the event and volunteer position. Job specific training is often provided as a “just-in-time” training upon reporting for a volunteer shift or may be shared in advance of the volunteer shift.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
The satisfaction of giving back to your community. The desire to make a difference when you are needed most. Join because of that feeling you had when you watched a disaster on TV and you wanted to do something. We strive to have capable, prepared, and knowledgeable volunteers to ensure that the citizens of Union County remain as healthy as possible.
WHY DO I NEED TO JOIN THE MRC? CAN’T I JUST SHOW UP?
Volunteers arriving at the incident site, without being trained, without known credentials or without being affiliated with an organization, often hurt instead of help recovery efforts despite their best intentions. Through hard lessons learned, we now know counties experiencing a disaster situation need pre-credentialed, screened and trained medical professionals. The MRC meets these needs by providing an organized, rapid response of volunteers in a disaster. Waiting to be deployed by the MRC allows us to communicate important messages to better prepare each volunteer for service, and allows us to track all volunteers at the scene so that the response can be safe for everyone.
Liability Protection
Ohio Revised Code Sections 5502.281 and 3701.04 provide liability protection to registered Ohio Medical Reserve Corps volunteers during local, state or federally declared emergencies, disasters, drills, exercises and trainings, and exempts a registered volunteer’s personal information in the Ohio MRC Database from public disclosure. This protection does not include the provision of any court fees, nor does it cover workman’s compensation. Click here for more information on MRC liability protection.
Contact the Union County Medical Reserve
Erin Mitchell
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
erin.mitchell@uchd.net
937-645-2035
