Educator (Public Health Educator)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Educator functions as an educator for the Women’s Healthline. The role answers calls and returns messages, provides callers with referrals, researches questions and topics to provide accurate information, and delivers health education in verbal, written, individual, group, and other formats. The educator tracks data and updates fact sheets and other educational materials for healthline callers, grantees, and outreach events. The position also collaborates with public health staff on general and emergency public health information requests. Under direction, the educator consults with the Division Chief on developing and using resources and services for healthline callers and office-wide community outreach. The role works with grant programs to plan, execute, and evaluate daily operations; compiles reports and evaluates program trends, needs, and capabilities using summary statistics; consults with state, federal, and private organizations for current information; and participates in workshops and training seminars related to women’s health. Other duties reasonably within the scope of the position may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Public Health Education or a related area, or certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
At least one year of professional experience in public health education or a related field.
Ability to transport materials to classes, presentations, exhibit opportunities, and outreach events.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Must be able to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime; this may require evening and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of the principles, theory, and social aspects of health education.
One year of professional experience in public health, women’s and family health, or a related field.
One year of experience communicating verbally and in writing.
One year of experience answering and responding to callers.
One year of experience planning, organizing, and conducting a comprehensive public health education program.
One year of experience with grant applications, fiscal reports, and program reports.

Responsibilities

Consult with the Division Chief about resources and services for healthline callers and office-wide community outreach.
Collect data and develop and maintain current fact sheets and other educational materials for distribution.
Answer the Women’s Healthline and advise callers of appropriate referrals.
Work with grant programs to plan, execute, and evaluate day-to-day operations.
Compile summary reports of helpline activities and evaluate program trends, needs, and capabilities using summary statistics.
Consult and collaborate with state, federal, and private organizations to obtain current information that may be useful to callers.
Participate in workshops and training seminars to expand knowledge of issues pertaining to women’s health.
Provide health education in verbal, written, individual, group, and other modes.
Return messages, research caller questions, track data, and collaborate with public health staff on general and emergency information requests.
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program for supplemental retirement savings.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of state employment.
12 paid sick days annually, which carry over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per calendar year, prorated based on start date.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas when available and dependent on the position.