Community Health Educator
About The Position
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) currently has a full time opening for a Community Health Educator. Primary job duties include supporting community health and prevention efforts through planning, coordination, and data-informed program development. This position assists with implementing and evaluating strategies related to substance use prevention, community preparedness, and public health sustainability. Additionally, the role supports the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program intakes and referrals, providing nutrition education and counseling, and developing materials that support healthy behaviors. The Community Health Educator works to improve overall community well-being through evidence-based approaches and strong partnerships across public health and community sectors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (such as Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or Dietetics), Health, Home Economics, Nursing, or a closely related field, and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Required coursework includes at least 10 semester (15 quarter) credits in Food and Nutrition—covering general human nutrition and nutrition for infants, children, and women during prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding stages—along with 3 semester (4 quarter) credits in counseling or adult education and 3 semester (4 quarter) credits in chemistry or biological sciences.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian (LD or LN) in the State of Minnesota, or a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, with preference given to nurses holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Responsibilities
- Supporting community health and prevention efforts through planning, coordination, and data-informed program development.
- Implementing and evaluating strategies related to substance use prevention, community preparedness, and public health sustainability.
- Supporting the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program intakes and referrals
- Providing nutrition education and counseling
- Developing materials that support healthy behaviors.
- Improving overall community well-being through evidence-based approaches and strong partnerships across public health and community sectors.
Benefits
- full benefit package which includes Public Employee Retirement pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
