0000007566.Health Educator.Hhs - Prev Drug Overdoses Comm Prev And Response

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Assists with developing and implementing health education and promotional activities that address the needs of a particular Dallas County population or group and a specialized program. Participates in established partnerships with health entities and individuals to design and implement promotional strategies addressing community and program health issues. Identifies population-specific language and media for notices, announcements, and information, liaises with community outreach, and represents the department or division at meetings and activities of community organizations.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Education or a job-related field of study.
• One year of work-related experience in a health care setting.
• Skill in using standard software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual; may be required depending on the targeted community or group.

Responsibilities

• Research training materials, resources, and facilitators for public health education programs, and develop, coordinate, and conduct health education programs and activities.
• Assist with writing, editing, and coordinating promotional, educational, and training materials, newsletters, and brochures; develop health education materials and resources for Health and Human Services; and respond to community requests for literature.
• Oversee monthly health promotional displays within the department.
• Identify populations, groups, communities, and organizations that would benefit from public health training courses and programs.
• Provide translation services to non-English-speaking residents and serve as the initial point of contact for non-English-speaking residents in the targeted group, Medical Reserve, and Corp Volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time