Health Educator

Lake County General Health District•Chardon, OH

2d•$26 - $31

About The Position

The Health Educator provides education and training and plans, implements, and evaluates activities that promote policy, system, and environmental changes to positively impact people who live and work in Geauga County. The position uses community health data and identified priorities to develop activities, engages target populations in designing and evaluating those activities, and collaborates with community members and organizations to address social determinants of health and achieve health equity. The position is based at Geauga Public Health, with work activities taking place in Geauga County. The employing entity is Lake County General Health District. Health district employees have an emergency response role and may be expected to respond to threats to public health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, or a closely related field, or 4–5 years of relevant work experience in public health.
One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have occasional evening and weekend availability to participate in community events.
Must have and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

CHES certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Use data to assess current and projected community health needs and propose and plan activities addressing priorities in the Community Health Improvement Plan, Strategic Plan, or other grant deliverables.
Engage target populations to design methods and activities, establish timelines, and develop an evaluation process.
Provide education and training to a wide variety of audiences.
Communicate and collaborate with community members, key stakeholders, and other Geauga County organizations to address social determinants of health and achieve health equity.
Represent Geauga Public Health on community coalitions and at public events.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
Maintain compliance with grant guidelines, when applicable.
Prepare and submit monthly reports of program activities and progress to the supervisor.
Maintain a record-keeping system for files, materials, and purchases.
Attend grant meetings and maintain knowledge in the field.
Receive and screen community requests for information and assistance.
Respond, as may be expected, to threats to public health as part of the health district's emergency response role.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position.