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School Health Liaison

Date Posted: Oct 10, 2025

Requisition ID: 466620

Location:

100% Remote, IN, US, 47401

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) :

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview:

As a School Health Liaison, you will provide initial onboarding and connect local school health liaisons with ongoing educational opportunities and training. You will organize and facilitate monthly school health liaison education on school health topics and host monthly school health liaison office hours and quarterly meetings as a platform for connecting, sharing, and networking. In addition, you will procure and disperse evidence-based and best practice resources and connect to IDOH subject matter experts

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

+ Assess current public health issues related to a program area.

+ Maintain an effective liaison and referral system between the agency, local health departments, health clinics and other service providers.

+ Direct the development of public health programs, policies and procedure manuals.

+ Manage a grant or budget for a specific public health program allocating resources and determining expenditures.

+ Collect and analyze relevant program data and makes available to state and local agencies.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should have 5+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Completion of relevant educational degree(s) may substitute for equivalent years of experience.

+ Specialized knowledge in program subject matter (e.g., theories, principles, practices, laws, strategies) obtained through experience and/or education, preferably related to public health but not required

+ Working knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners.

+ Working knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques.

+ Effective communication skills.

+ Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other local, state and federal agency staff.

+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Difficulty of Work:

Work is broad in scope involving complex program elements that require independent decision-making. Work involves the development of new policies and procedures, as well as an assessment of current policies and procedures. Guidelines are established, but require broad interpretation and judgment in application and implementation.

Competencies

+ Acquiring Information

+ Building and Supporting Teams

+ Demonstrating Initiative

+ Prioritizing and Organizing Work

+ Composing and Writing Text

+ Creating and Maintaining Networks

+ Inspiring and Motivating Others

+ Presenting and Public Speaking

+ Serving Internal and External Customers

+ Sharing Information

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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