Public Health Educator I [Grant Funded through October 31, 2027] – (Health)  

DEPARTMENT: Health

SALARY: Grade 58                                                       $16.7634 hourly / $34,867.82

OPENING DATE: April 30, 2024                                “OPEN UNTIL FILLED”

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The primary purpose of this position is to perform administrative work in coordinating and directing health education and promotion duties for the Health Department.  This position requires independent judgment and a professional level of public health education with the primary responsibility of planning and implementation of quality, comprehensive health education programs including the proper selection and use of educational methods and materials. Work involves planning and conducting health fairs, conferences, presentations, surveys, and patient education sessions designed to define and promote patient and community health.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Health Educator III

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

95%       Health Education / Promotion

• Ensures program deliverables are met for all agreement addenda coordinated or contributed to within areas of responsibility including 514-Public Health Preparedness and Response; 452-Breast and Cervical Cancer Program; and 465-CVD WISEWOMAN.
• Completes Agreement Addendum reports and submits within program guidelines.
• Assists with the aspects of the department’s State of the County’s Health (SOTCH) annually between years of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) to include updating action plans and community partnerships.
• Distributes surveys and organizes/facilitates focus groups for the Community Health Assessment.
• Assists with the Local Health Department Accreditation activities including maintaining current knowledge on changes and additions to the process via trainings and webinars.
• Assists with planning and managing health education outreach programs such as annual health fairs, presentations, and resource events.
• Serves as a Community Health Educator and presenter at various meetings, events, and conferences.
• Assists other public health personnel in planning and carrying out the educational components of agency programs.

• Develops and implements appropriate classes, handouts, surveys, evaluations, newsletters, and bulletin boards as needed to address community health priorities.
• Researches, drafts, implements, and evaluates health standards and protocols.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepares, selects, assembles, and distributes health educational and informational material to local agencies, organizations, and other individuals/groups as requested.
• Provides advice and direction, upon request, to organizations interested in promoting individual and/or community health.
• Stays informed of current trends in public health and employee wellness by attending continuous education opportunities that promote professional and personal growth.
• Advises and assists other public health personnel in planning and carrying out the educational components of agency programs.
• Assists the Public Health Education program with mentoring student interns assigned to the agency.
• Establishes and maintains confidential records according to agency policy and HIPAA.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

5%

• Participates in mandated staff meetings.
• Attends workshops deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Participates in shelter duty and other activities relating to the Agency’s emergency response and disaster relief efforts.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in public health education and 1-2 years of experience in public health; or
• Any Equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Must have a valid NC driver’s license.
• Must have access to the use of a motor vehicle for travel to assignments and various destinations throughout the county and state.