Health Educator

Weber County • Ogden, UT

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Department Director and under the direct supervision of the Director of Health Promotion, performs complex public contact work designing and conducting community health education programs. Is responsible for the development and implementation of prevention oriented public health education programs utilizing evidence-based approaches to tobacco prevention education and cessation, other substance use/misuse prevention, intentional and unintentional injury prevention, lifestyle management, sexual health and healthy relationships, chronic disease prevention and environmental health education programs under the guidelines set forth by the annual contract with the Utah Department of Health and Environmental Quality as well as the Utah Health Code and local rules and regulations of the Department.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Public Health, Lifestyle Management or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience (related internship experience taken into consideration) preferred.
• Must be a non-smoker and non-tobacco user.
• Must be able to carry audio-visual equipment and educational materials.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Must be available for periodic evening and weekend presentations and activities and occasional overnight travel.
• Must provide and be willing to use personal cell phone for communication purposes.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a preemployment background check prior to starting the position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants who are certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, or an equivalent certification.
• Three (3) years of directly related work experience and/or demonstrated knowledge, skill, ability and proficiency in the program needed at the time of hire.
• Certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, or an equivalent certification.
• OR A Master's Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess local health education needs in cooperation with community groups using valid public health data collection methods; documents and evaluates results and presents findings to key stakeholders; develops comprehensive local health education plans based upon identified needs.
• Develops, conducts, and evaluates the effectiveness of health education/health promotion programs.
• Coordinates local, state, and national campaign promotions for Weber and Morgan County residents by implementing awareness campaigns, media relations and various marketing methods.
• Acts as a resource person by providing information to community-based programs for targeted audiences.
• Responds to public health emergencies as required by department or division administration.
• Policy development and/or implementation focused on population-based behavior change theory.
• Develops and prepares required reports and documents.
• Disseminates general health education information for the Health Department; consults with, and educates the divisions and/or assists in bringing together comprehensive prevention services throughout the county by assisting in consultation services and networking with other agencies or groups.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with schools, hospitals, physicians, public officials, community groups, and volunteer agencies that have interest in health promotion topics.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

What This Job Offers

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