Substance Use Prevention Community Health Education Coordinator - Health Department

Salt Lake County•West Jordan, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Educator represents the Division of Community Health Services in countywide health education, health promotion, and risk-reduction programs, supporting the Substance Use Prevention Program in advancing evidence-based substance-use prevention strategies across Salt Lake County. The position builds and strengthens relationships with community coalitions, decision makers, contracted service providers, community partners, and public health staff to support prevention initiatives and improve community health outcomes. The role is suited to a self-directed, creative problem-solver and relationship builder who enjoys community-based work and collaboration with diverse partners. It requires presentation and training facilitation skills, the ability to interpret community and program data, and strong organizational, professional writing, and time-management skills. The successful candidate will learn and apply prevention science and evidence-based strategies to prevent substance use and misuse. Occasional travel throughout Salt Lake County is required. Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting, with travel to locations throughout the County. The position is hybrid, with two days in the office required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some evening and weekend work potentially required due to program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Promotion, Health Education, Community, Public Health Education, or a closely related field, plus two years of related experience; or a combination of related education and experience.
Pass a required fingerprint-based background check and enroll in the continuous RAP Back program in accordance with County Human Resources policy.
Hold a valid driver's license accepted by the State of Utah at the time of hire.
Obtain a valid Utah-issued driver's license within six months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
Ability to travel to locations throughout Salt Lake County.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to medical, healthcare, and public health law.
Knowledge of preventive health strategies, risk-reduction techniques, lifestyle behaviors, and health interventions.
Knowledge of program development and design, health information sources, learning methods, evaluation methodologies, and research methods.
Knowledge of medical terminology, conflict resolution, training methods, public relations and media relations, and computer operations including word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and printing.
Ability to develop in-service training strategies and creative approaches to behavior change and interventions.
Ability to design and implement evaluation instruments, scientific studies, needs assessments, data collection, and reporting mechanisms.
Ability to interpret health education concepts, purposes, and theories and consider the impact of societal values on health education programs.
Ability to adapt interpersonal and teamwork skills, work with minimum supervision, and act independently.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, explain data using written, graphic, or verbal methods, and prepare materials for media and public dissemination.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Health Promotion staff activities to meet state and federal grant contract requirements.
Assist in developing, planning, and implementing countywide health education, behavior risk-reduction, and outreach programs.
Assess health education needs and priorities of various populations using appropriate assessment tools.
Monitor and evaluate program compliance and budgets against grant and contract expectations.
Coordinate data collection to measure effectiveness against established program criteria, integrity, and compliance.
Develop, implement, and coordinate community health programs, guiding community leaders in addressing population-based health issues.
Provide training to program staff on health promotion topics.
Help the management team organize and sustain community health coalitions.
Connect the Salt Lake County Health Department with community groups and coalitions.
Recruit coalition members from government agencies, healthcare organizations, businesses, community and educational groups, special interest groups, and the general public.
Develop and prepare required reports, documents, statistical information, and presentations.
Assist in developing accurate and credible press releases, public service announcements, and health information.
Respond as part of the Department Emergency Communications Team.

Benefits

12 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day each year.
Retirement options including a hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k)-only plan with a 10% contribution.
Medical coverage, including an option with a 100% County-paid premium.
Dental and vision coverage, including coverage for adult designees.
Health Savings Account with a County contribution of up to $1,200 per year.
Flexible Spending Account.
100% County-paid long-term disability coverage and a short-term disability option.
Onsite medical clinic.
Hospital insurance.
Pet insurance.
Auto and home insurance.
Discounts at County facilities.