Health Educator I

Sagility

12d•$18 - $22

About The Position

(Transcript Submission Required) This position will be based in one of the ten counties to be determined within the Lake Cumberland District area. However, the position will cover multiple counties. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Schedule and facilitate comprehensive healthy lifestyle and risky behaviors prevention programs within academic school settings. Attend orientation and training sessions to develop an understanding of community health assessment analysis. Meet with members of the community to establish partnerships, form coalition relationships, and explore available community resources. Assist in exchanging information with various organizations and agencies concerning health needs of the community and assist in assembling materials to be utilized. Gather health information for the public relative to the specialized program. Distribute health education materials by a variety of methods. Provide services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG) /Administrative Reference (AR). Collaborate with other public health team members in educating community members about specific health education initiatives within each county. Demonstrate an awareness of public service announcements (PSA) and assist in producing public service announcements for radio and television. Submit communication materials to assigned supervisor for approval. Collect and analyze data for health program planning needs. SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS - Official transcripts are preferred and MUST be provided and uploaded with the application before the job posting close date. All transcripts must list the degree awarded. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to upload a transcript with the awarded degree listed with the date awarded or conferred will automatically disqualify the application from consideration. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Brian Simmons at [email protected]. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Orients core functions and essential services to the local health department, assists in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality. Participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY. EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree. EXPERIENCE: (None) SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE EDUCATION: (N/A) EXPERIENCE: (None) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) (None) POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY. (None) EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION. Attends orientation sessions to develop an understanding of the role of the clinic in health assessment problems, meets with members of the community to establish a working relationship, becomes familiar with available community resources, assists in exchanging information with various organizations and agencies concerning health needs of the community, assists in assembling materials to be utilized, gathers health information for the public relative to the specialized programs, distributes health education materials by a variety of methods, provides services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide/Administrative Reference (CCSG/AR), participates as a team member, having a basic understanding of the team process, demonstrates an awareness of public service announcements (PSA) and assists in writing public service announcements for radio and television, submits written material to assigned supervisor for approval, determines working contacts with radio, TV and newspaper personnel. Collects and analyzes data for health program needs. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent inside the office or in a community setting. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies. DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2006 DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022 THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. You can create a Job Alert and we will notify when the job you are looking for is available! All you need to do is create an account with and then click the Job Alerts button in the right hand corner. 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Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

Responsibilities

Schedule and facilitate comprehensive healthy lifestyle and risky behaviors prevention programs within academic school settings.
Attend orientation and training sessions to develop an understanding of community health assessment analysis.
Meet with members of the community to establish partnerships, form coalition relationships, and explore available community resources.
Assist in exchanging information with various organizations and agencies concerning health needs of the community and assist in assembling materials to be utilized.
Gather health information for the public relative to the specialized program.
Distribute health education materials by a variety of methods.
Provide services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG) /Administrative Reference (AR).
Collaborate with other public health team members in educating community members about specific health education initiatives within each county.
Demonstrate an awareness of public service announcements (PSA) and assist in producing public service announcements for radio and television.
Submit communication materials to assigned supervisor for approval.
Collect and analyze data for health program planning needs.
Orients core functions and essential services to the local health department
Assists in the identification of community health needs
Participates in health education program planning
Promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors
Documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality
Participates in the health education evaluation process
Communicates effectively
Develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development
Attends orientation sessions to develop an understanding of the role of the clinic in health assessment problems
Becomes familiar with available community resources
Assists in exchanging information with various organizations and agencies concerning health needs of the community
Assists in assembling materials to be utilized
Gathers health information for the public relative to the specialized programs
Distributes health education materials by a variety of methods
Provides services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide/Administrative Reference (CCSG/AR)
Participates as a team member, having a basic understanding of the team process
Demonstrates an awareness of public service announcements (PSA) and assists in writing public service announcements for radio and television
Submits written material to assigned supervisor for approval
Determines working contacts with radio, TV and newspaper personnel
Collects and analyzes data for health program needs