Community Health Educator Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Must be a non-smoker and non-tobacco user.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Must provide and be willing to use personal cell phone for communication purposes.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of related work experience (related internship experience taken into consideration) preferred.
• 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.

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