Public Health Educator (Workforce Development)

Onslow County • Jacksonville, NC

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About The Position

Performs intermediate administrative work planning and implementing a health education program, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Health Director. This is a time limited contract role hired through the NC Alliance for Public Health that will end 5/31/2027. Our core values— Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty —are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education activities.
• General knowledge of modern educational theory and techniques in the field of public health education.
• General knowledge of journalistic principles and methods of preparing subject matter in the promotion of public health activities.
• General knowledge of display techniques and skill in the arrangement of exhibits.
• Ability to work effectively with people on all educational levels and to maintain effective working relationships with local health departments, community agencies, and the public.
• Ability to write and speak effectively and to stimulate interest and cooperation among various groups in carrying out a program in public health education.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software.
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in health education, or related field and moderate experience in public health education, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Accesses existing quantitative and qualitative data (e.g. primary and secondary data, vital statistics, etc.)
• Describes factors that affect the health of a community (e.g. income, education, laws, environment, resilience, food security, access to healthcare, etc.)
• Explains the importance of data management for designing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services
• Contributes to the development of the rationale for policies, programs, and services
• Identifies individuals and organizations who can contribute to implementation of policies, programs, and services
• Contributes to development, implements, and monitors impact of community health improvement plans.
• Communicates with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g. tailoring messages for different audiences, using plan language)
• Communicates information to influence behavior and improve health (e.g. encouraging vaccinations, preparing for emergencies, discouraging tobacco use).
• Fosters communication (e.g. building trust, engaging in active listening, being clear and transparent)
• Describes the diversity of individuals and populations in a community (e.g. language, culture, values, socioeconomic status, etc.)
• Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services
• Describes conditions, systems, and policies affecting community health and resilience (e.g. determinants of health, poverty, housing, etc.)
• Builds relationships to improve community health and resilience
• Collaborates with community members and organizations to identify community health and resilience needs
• Applies evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services
• Recognizes one’s own professional development needs (e.g. determining knowledge and skills needed for success in one’s job, identifying gaps in desired knowledge and skills)

Responsibilities

• Executes the deliverables outlined in the NC Division of Public Health (NC DPH) Agreement Addendum (AA) 118 (Regional Foundational Capabilities Development) alongside Health Department Administrative staff
• Establish connections/partnerships with other NC DPH regional workforce development coordinators and NC DPH staff.
• Identify training and workforce needs within Region 8 counties
• Create solutions to training and workforce needs applicable to the Region 8 counties to include, but not limited to: agency client satisfaction surveys, agency customer service training, social determinants of health plan development and training, PowerDMS/Accreditation dashboard training, etc.
• Attend Public Health Workforce meetings, virtually and/or in-person
• Prepares, selects, assembles, and distributes informational materials to local agencies, organizations, and other individuals and groups interested in health programs and problems.
• Assists in planning, developing, and conducting workshops, conferences, and training opportunities for professional groups and the public.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed, or volunteers.
• Performs other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

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