Health Educator - CP034
About The Position
The Cumberland Plateau Health District is hiring a Health Educator based at the Russell County Health Department. The successful candidate will work with the Coordinator of Project Aim to implement an adult identity mentoring program intended to reduce risk behaviors among youth by motivating them to make smart choices. The Health Educator will provide 12 educational sessions for students at schools throughout the health district. The position provides educational services for part of a district in support of one or more programs. Activities include training and educating the public and staff on health education programs; preparing news releases; and reviewing, developing, and ordering educational materials. As a direct contact for the public and clients on sensitive health issues, the Health Educator may respond to calls and make appropriate referrals. The position also provides requested information and may connect callers with emotional, technical, or social resources. The role requires considerable independence and a wide range of communication and social skills when working with a diverse population. This is a restricted position funded solely by the SRAE grant for a one-year period ending September 30 of each year. Funding availability is reviewed annually and periodically thereafter; employment depends on continued availability of grant or non-general funds.
Requirements
- Knowledge of common community health problems, public and private health care practices, community organizing, survey methods and use of data, and health education principles.
- Skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation; community assessment and organization; writing reports and program plans; public speaking; managing group dynamics; and providing consultation to professionals and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; use excellent interpersonal skills; maintain good working relationships; work independently with minimal supervision; solve problems; make appropriate decisions; develop program goals and objectives; and evaluate program outcomes, impacts, and processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Previous public speaking experience.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Coordinator of Project Aim to implement an adult identity mentoring program designed to reduce risk behaviors among youth.
- Provide 12 educational sessions for students at schools throughout the health district.
- Provide educational services for a portion of the district in support of one or more programs.
- Train, educate, and provide information to the public and staff on health education programs.
- Prepare news releases.
- Review, develop, and order educational materials.
- Respond to calls from the public and clients on sensitive health issues and make appropriate referrals as needed.
- Provide requested information and connect callers with emotional, technical, or social resources as appropriate.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Sick leave
- Family/personal leave
- Annual leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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