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Highland County residents, we need your input for our Community Themes and Strengths Survey! Is our community a safe place to live? Are there enough economic opportunities? What factors do you use to measure your quality of life in Highland County? If you can take 10 minutes to provide some feedback on life in Highland County, we would appreciate it! This is a small portion of our Community Health Assessment project, so expect more surveys like this in the future. Thanks Highland County!
***For Immediate Release***
Update – Closing of Emergency Overnight Shelter and Warming Centers
Things have improved across Highland County, with approximately 1,000 homes remaining without power. Due to the improvement in the number of households impacted and the reduced need for warming center and shelter support, we are closing all warming centers and overnight shelter today, February 5th, at 3PM.
We want to thank the American Red Cross, the Highland County North Joint Fire District, the Greenfield Exempted Village School District, and Hillsboro City School District for helping with shelters and warming centers.
Check on the Highland County Health Department Facebook page and at highlandcoutyhealth.org for updates on this information.
Released at 2/5/22 @ 1:00PM
***For Immediate Release***
Emergency Overnight Shelter and Warming Centers
Power may not be fully restored to some homes for approximately 48 hours. There are about 3,000 homes without power currently in Highland County. With the drop in temperature expected overnight, several shelters and warming locations are being established for those who may need them.
Pets are not permitted in any of the listed locations. Official, certified service animals are allowed into these locations.
With general questions about overnight and warming shelters, contact the Highland County EMA at 937-403-0133. No appointments are needed to go to a warming shelter or overnight shelter, walk-ins are welcome.
Overnight Shelter
(cots, blankets, and food provided)
Hillsboro High School
550 US 62, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Enter at the Middle School Entrance
Open 24/7, opening first at 5PM on 2/4/22.
Warming Centers
(get warm, charge a phone)
Hillsboro High School
550 US 62, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Enter at the Middle School Entrance
Open 24/7, opening first at 5PM on February 4.
Highland County North Joint Fire District
200 South St, Leesburg, Ohio 45135
Leesburg, OH
Open 24/7
Rainsboro Elementary
12916 Barrett Mill Rd.
Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
Open 4PM to 7PM on February 4
8AM to 7PM on February 5
Check on Facebook and at highlandcoutyhealth.org for updates on this information.
Released at 2/4/22 @ 2:00PM
Job Opening - Grant Funded until June 2023
POSITION: Special Projects Coordinator
AGENCY: Highland County Health Department
DEPARTMENT: Administration
LOCATIONS: 1487 N. High Street Suite 400 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
HOURS: Full Time, Part Time possible depending on candidate and circumstances.
INTRODUCTION: The Highland County Health Department is looking for a person to support ongoing COVID-19 response efforts, administrative activities of the health department, grant management efforts in a variety of areas, and other project management efforts. We need a person who can think on their feet, make independent decisions, and develop project plans with limited input. This person must be a very clear communicator and comfortable with all types of standard office technologies. This is an incredibly challenging time to be in public health, and we are looking for a candidate who can help our health department meet those challenges.
JOB DUTIES: Support office operations, provide administrative support to a variety of projects, provide direct customer service, represent the health department at community meetings, develop project plans and proposals, manage various aspects of state and federal grants, and other provide project management type activities. Position will work in environmental health, nursing, and administrative divisions. Position will include work in public health accreditation, workforce development, COVID-19 response, emergency management and planning, fiscal management, health education, staffing support for all work areas, and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or higher degree preferred. Experience in office operations support, project management, healthcare operations, or related activities. Must be very proficient with technology, including cloud based document management, Microsoft Suite programs (especially excel), email communications, and other technology platforms. POSTING PERIOD: This notice is being posted for a period of time not less than seven (7) consecutive calendar days beginning January 18, 2022.
PAY: Dependent on Qualifications
TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to Jared Warner, Health Commissioner, Highland County Health Department, 1487 N High Street Suite 400, Hillsboro Ohio 45133 or email to jwarner @ highlandcountyhealth.org.
POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 31, 2023, WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION BASED ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY. THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A POST-OFFER DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK (BCI).
