Health Educator
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0 Full-time 20 hours ago Full Job Description Kings County Public Health Department is seeking a candidate interested in inspiring innovation, teamwork, and assisting in community development, organization, and achievement of health education goals.
One immediate vacancy in the Kings County Public Health Department.
Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established.
The expected life of the eligible list is six months.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Health Educator classification series is utilized in the Health Department, assigned to one or more programs in the Nursing Division.
Health Educator differs from Senior Health Educator in that the latter is assigned primary responsibility for the development and administration of one or more health education programs and requires performance of more sophisticated health education activities.
Incumbents report to the director of the program(s) to which assigned and are responsible for assisting in the implementation of health promotional activities.
DUTY SAMPLE Duties include but are not limited to those described below.
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Assists in developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating health promotional activities; assists in studies of health education needs and resources, and the effectiveness of health education methods, techniques and materials; establishes cooperative relationships and confers with community groups, agencies and individuals in developing and presenting health promotion programs and activities; assists in development and review of health promotion materials including pamphlets, books, videos, etc.
; addresses various community groups concerning matters pertinent to health education; prepares public information material including reports, bulletins and news releases; assists in the planning of and participates in workshops, seminars and discussion groups; assists in the development of in-service training programs for staff and community organizations; maintains statistical information and prepares reports, correspondence and special projects; may supervise the activities of staff or volunteers engaged in health promotion activities.
(Essential duties may vary from position to position within classifications.
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date Please note:
Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application.
It is also important that your application show all relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions.
Failure to submit a completed application and supplemental questions may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Education:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, community health education, psychology or a closely related field.
(Qualifying experience as a health educator including needs assessment determination and development and presentation of educational information and materials may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.
)
Experience:
A minimum of six months of general education or outreach experience for a public agency or private organization, preferably including providing outreach and education to specific target populations.
License:
Possession of a valid, appropriate California driver's license at the time of appointment.
Special Requirement:
Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel for work-related seminars and workshops.
Desirable
Qualifications:
Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred.
A master's degree in a related field and Certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
(NCHEC) are desired.
PC computer experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office software products are also desirable.
For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click here.
A detailed job specification is available by clicking here.
SELECTION PROCESS:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed.
Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 Full-time 20 hours ago Full Job Description Kings County Public Health Department is seeking a candidate interested in inspiring innovation, teamwork, and assisting in community development, organization, and achievement of health education goals.
One immediate vacancy in the Kings County Public Health Department.
Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established.
The expected life of the eligible list is six months.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Health Educator classification series is utilized in the Health Department, assigned to one or more programs in the Nursing Division.
Health Educator differs from Senior Health Educator in that the latter is assigned primary responsibility for the development and administration of one or more health education programs and requires performance of more sophisticated health education activities.
Incumbents report to the director of the program(s) to which assigned and are responsible for assisting in the implementation of health promotional activities.
DUTY SAMPLE Duties include but are not limited to those described below.
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Assists in developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating health promotional activities; assists in studies of health education needs and resources, and the effectiveness of health education methods, techniques and materials; establishes cooperative relationships and confers with community groups, agencies and individuals in developing and presenting health promotion programs and activities; assists in development and review of health promotion materials including pamphlets, books, videos, etc.
; addresses various community groups concerning matters pertinent to health education; prepares public information material including reports, bulletins and news releases; assists in the planning of and participates in workshops, seminars and discussion groups; assists in the development of in-service training programs for staff and community organizations; maintains statistical information and prepares reports, correspondence and special projects; may supervise the activities of staff or volunteers engaged in health promotion activities.
(Essential duties may vary from position to position within classifications.
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date Please note:
Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application.
It is also important that your application show all relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions.
Failure to submit a completed application and supplemental questions may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Education:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, community health education, psychology or a closely related field.
(Qualifying experience as a health educator including needs assessment determination and development and presentation of educational information and materials may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.
)
Experience:
A minimum of six months of general education or outreach experience for a public agency or private organization, preferably including providing outreach and education to specific target populations.
License:
Possession of a valid, appropriate California driver's license at the time of appointment.
Special Requirement:
Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel for work-related seminars and workshops.
Desirable
Qualifications:
Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred.
A master's degree in a related field and Certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
(NCHEC) are desired.
PC computer experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office software products are also desirable.
For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click here.
A detailed job specification is available by clicking here.
SELECTION PROCESS:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed.
Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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