Health Education Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid current Texas driver's license, ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and conduct presentations for internal and external stakeholders and conduct public speaking engagements.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and internet-based systems such as Google Drive.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and assigned administrative and program equipment.
• Ability to use data-entry techniques at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and perform accurate administrative, clerical, and management work with minimal supervision, using independent judgment and initiative.
• Ability to participate in, develop, and maintain accurate record-keeping systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work as a team member in support of the Division's mission and treat team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• With or without accommodation, ability to meet the position's medium strength demand: lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with grants.
• Some college coursework, preferably in education, public health, communications, fitness, or a related field.
• Knowledge of public health district functions, processes, and requirements.
• Knowledge of physical activity and nutrition principles and CDC-recommended guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based outreach, build relationships, and serve as a grant liaison to city departments and outside organizations.
• Assist in developing and delivering evidence-based educational materials and training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit work plans, evaluation plans, and other special reports to health department leadership and DSHS.
• Under the direction of the Data Analyst, assemble, organize, and tabulate statistical data.
• Prepare and maintain routine and special reports.
• Conduct and attend in-person and virtual meetings and collect and maintain supporting documentation.
• Give presentations about public health issues.
• Assist with community-based assessments.
• Attend monthly conference calls and annual in-person conferences as required by DSHS, and disseminate information to other divisions and leadership.
• Participate in developing and submitting grant Request for Proposal documents.
• Operate and care for administrative and program equipment, including computers, office systems, communications equipment, scales, and audio equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.