District Health Educator 1 or 2

Georgia Department of Public Health•Rome (Northwest Georgia Public Health District Office), GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Northwest Health District Office in Rome, Georgia. This position is an unclassified, full-time position working 40 hours per week. Under general supervision, promotes and maintains the adoption of healthy behaviors for Paulding, Haralson, and Bartow Counties. Through targeted individual and community outreach, the position seeks to improve health outcomes for women’s health, opioid overdose, HIV prevention, and other health department programs. Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health education from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
One year of experience in public health education
Must be within a reasonable commuting distance.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with health specialists and civic groups to ascertain community health needs, determine availability of services, and to develop goals
Conducts community surveys to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine availability of professional health services
Develops and maintains cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies
Plans and provides educational opportunities for health personnel
Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials
Promotes health discussions in schools, industries, and community agencies
Provides information to the public regarding health concerns and resources
Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas