Health Educator

Sagility

2d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Plan and lead physical activity and exercise programs along with other duties as listed. Participates 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 both in writing and orally, including documentation, recordkeeping and correspondence, practices with professionalism and accountability as employee of the local health department, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development. Experience and certifications in physical activity and exercise preferred. CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Participates 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 both in writing and orally, including documentation, recordkeeping and correspondence, practices with professionalism and accountability as employee of the local health department, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Must have three (3) years of health related or education experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience and certifications in physical activity and exercise preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead physical activity and exercise programs
Participates 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 both in writing and orally, including documentation, recordkeeping and correspondence
Practices with professionalism and accountability as employee of the local health department
Develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development
Provides services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG/AR)
Works with members of the community to establish a working relationship.
Compiles statistical information for health program needs
Gathers health information for the public relative to the specialized program and distributes health education materials.
Establishes working relations with the community and school systems to teach and present appropriate aspects of health education under limited supervision.
Utilizes appropriate educational methods and materials
Determines contracts with and writes public service announcements for newspaper, TV, and radio
Assures that educational information and materials are up to date
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural competency
Participates as a team member and refers to supervisor as needed