Senior Health Education Specialist (Hybrid)
About The Position
Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services is hiring a Senior Health Education Specialist for its Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP). The role supports community members and partners by promoting health resources and improving systems related to population health. It works to improve the health of Anoka County through community relationship-building and education on chronic disease prevention and general wellness for residents and community partners. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position based at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka, Minnesota. The position may include a mix of remote work and in-office days. Expected hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional travel to other county work sites may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of job-related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Successfully pass a driver’s license background check.
- Valid driver’s license and a vehicle available for business use.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with K-12 school systems.
Responsibilities
- Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by helping individuals and communities adopt healthy behaviors.
- Design and implement health education programs to increase awareness and knowledge and improve community health.
- Conduct assessments and surveys to determine health education needs.
- Oversee health education programs and services.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials.
- Keep current on changes and best practices in health education programs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with agencies and community organizations.
- Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to coordinate health education programs.
- Recommend plans and policies to achieve health education objectives.
- Speak to groups and provide education promoting preventative health practices.
- Implement programming within the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) program.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to the SHIP team related to the focus area.
Benefits
- 24 days of paid flexible time off.
- Up to 12.5 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and flex benefits.
- Employee-exclusive medical and dental clinic at the Anoka County Government Center.
- Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
- Advancement and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
