0000008762.Health Educator.Hs-1115 Waiver Prog

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists in the development and implementation of health education and health promotional activities to meet the needs of a given population/group of Dallas County for a particular or specialized program. This includes participating in established partnerships with other interested health entities/individuals to focus on the design and implementation of promotional strategies that successfully address community/program health issues for a specific population/group. The role involves identifying appropriate population/group specific language and media for notices, announcements, and informational needs, and liaising with community outreach. The Health Educator represents the department/division at meetings and various activities of community organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Health Education, or in a job-related field of study.
• One (1) year of work-related experience in a health care setting.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with a good driving record and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is preferred or may be required based on community/group targeted.

Responsibilities

• Researches training materials, resources, and facilitates related to public health education programs for the community or a specific group.
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts health education programs and activities.
• Assists in writing, editing, and coordinating the development of promotional, educational, and training materials, newsletters, and brochures as appropriate to the program for the community or given population/specific group.
• Develops health education materials and resources for Health and Human Services and responds to requests from the community for literature.
• Oversees monthly health promotional displays within the department.
• Identifies populations or specific groups, communities, and organizations that would benefit from public health training courses and programs.
• Provides translation services to non-English speaking residents and serves as the initial point of contact for non-English speaking residents for the targeted group, Medical Reserve and Corp Volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level