Bilingual Community Health Educator or Lead Community Health Educator
About The Position
Eagle County Government’s Public Health Department is seeking an experienced and motivated Community Health Educator to join our team. This is a single position with the flexibility to hire at either the Community Health Educator or Lead level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Whether you are starting your journey in public health or are an experienced advocate, this role is the heartbeat of our Healthy Families team. You will provide essential support to programs like WIC and Nurse Family Partnership, ensuring families in our community have the resources they need to thrive. The Community Health Educator role focuses on mastering and delivering WIC services with a high degree of independence. The Lead Community Health Educator role takes on advanced coordination, data analysis, and the mentorship of other team members.
Requirements
- Minimum Education - High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum Experience: Previous work experience with the public.
- Current CPR Certification or receipt of CPR Certification within six months of employment.
- Able to take and pass a basic math test related to anthropometric measurements.
- Required to take and pass the Lactation Management Certification test within one year of employment. LMS is required to provide and educate lactating mothers with medical-grade electric pumps.
- Required to take and pass the WIC Certification Program Level one within a month Level two within three months Level three within six months
- Previous experience in the healthcare industry.
- At least 1 year of experience as a WIC Educator or any combination of education or experience which produces the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Education - Associate degree in Nutrition Science or related field, Medical Assistant Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant, LPN, Diet Technician or Mental Health Assistant.
- Preferred Experience: WIC and/or public health experience and experience with low-income participants is preferred.
- WIC and/or public health experience and experience with participants who are low-income.
- Up to date on required Lactation Management Certification.
- Lead Educators who provide breastfeeding coordination are encouraged to pursue additional breastfeeding certifications, which includes CLE, CLC, or IBCLC.
- Up to date on the complete WIC Certification Program.
Responsibilities
- Provides Quality Programs and Services (40%): You are the primary point of contact for the WIC program. You’ll handle outreach, determine eligibility, and conduct health/diet assessments. You’ll create individualized nutrition plans and provide breastfeeding support to help parents and children thrive.
- Analytics & Assessment (20%): You’ll analyze medical histories and nutrition status to identify risk factors. You’ll also collect data to help improve our programs.
- Community Engagement (10%): You’ll represent Public Health at community meetings and ensure our services are culturally responsive and accessible to everyone.
- Administrative Support (10%): You’ll ensure all work follows HIPAA and medical standards, assisting with grant reporting and client confidentiality.
- Coordination with Local Partners, Community, and Internal Team – 20%: While the Educator provides general support, the Lead Educator takes ownership of specific program "pillars."
- Serve as a Program Coordinator: Act as the Local Agency Lead for specific areas like Breastfeeding, Retail Coordination, Outreach, or High-Risk Counseling.
- Analyze Complex Data: Move beyond data collection to perform deep-dive analysis for Nutrition Education plans.
- Mentorship: Act as a "go-to" resource for the team, helping to train new staff and ensure everyone is following CoWIC policies.
Benefits
- Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness.
- Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement.
- As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.
- Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employee only)
- Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave
- Paid volunteer hours
- 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
- Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
- Eagle County University classes (internal trainings)
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Bilingual Pay Incentive
- Free bus pass and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
