Health Educator I

Sagility•Olathe, KS

67d•$18 - $22

About The Position

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.

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

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