Health Educator

Southern Seven Health Department•Metropolis, IL

2d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Health Educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing health and wellness education throughout the lower seven counties in Illinois as assigned by the Health Education Director. This position serves as a liaison between Southern Seven Health Department and various schools, communities, agencies and businesses.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor degree in Health Education or an approved related degree
Knowledge and use of modern office practices and procedures including basic computer skills.
Knowledgeable and capable of dealing with persons of diverse socio-economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge and use of appropriate telephone etiquette.
Ability to carry out detailed but basic oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms to small and large groups.
Ability to plan, organize, and work cooperatively with others.
Self-motivated, acts independently, and initiates programmatic ideas.
Requirements: background/criminal check, employer physical assessment, Mandated Reporter, valid driver’s license & auto liability insurance, and Initial Review Board (IRB) Training/Certification for persons working in grants requiring evaluation

Nice To Haves

Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification preferred and recommended.
Recommendations: Hepatitis B Vaccine, CPR/First Aide
Maintain home or message telephone

Responsibilities

Prepares and presents evidence-based health education curricula.
Develops and presents educational material and presentations to schools, agencies, churches, and other community groups as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Works with other staff members and follows all policies and procedures to ensure implementation and success of multiple health education programs.
Coordinates programming and multiple projects to ensure that all grant deliverables are met.
Completes and submits required reports, data forms, and narratives in a timely manner.
Completes surveys, assessments, and assists in evaluating effectiveness of health education programs.
Organizes and conducts focus groups within the community.
Plans and coordinates community events according to specific program (s) guidelines.
Promotes health for all age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults including appropriate and recommended health screenings and exams.
Assists in creating community health plan that defines strategies for public health priorities.
Reviews literature and attends meetings and trainings to keep abreast of scientific, educational, and medical developments in health education that may enhance the effectiveness of health education methodology and strategy.
Collaborates with the Health Education Director in pursuing, preparing, and managing grants for program support, enhancement, or expansion.
Assures the protection of human subjects for grants which require evaluation.
Develops flyers, pamphlets, and/or other materials for the promotion of health sessions as per Southern Seven Health Department guidelines to ensure consistency of printed materials.
Participates in appropriate staff and agency meetings (including but not limited to the Health Educator Team meeting).
Participates in appropriate community and coalition meetings as a representative of Southern Seven Health Department as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Complies with all standard operating procedures of Southern Seven Health Department regarding employee health and safety, including but not limited to OSHA regulations, CLIA, EPA regulations regarding waste disposal, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and adheres to Exposure Control Plan.
Assists other staff as clinic needs warrant.
Complies and is familiar with the requirements of the policies and procedures adopted by Southern Seven Health Department as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
All duties necessary to meet requirements of Migrant Program.