Public Health Educator

Classification: Health Educator

Full time- AFSCME Union Position, non-exempt

O*Net 21.1091.00

On-site (not remote)

District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) is a dedicated and passionate team that provides leadership in promoting environmental and personal health through health promotion, disease detection, disease prevention, education, and regulation. Our vision is in creating a healthier community and environment for all.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as a liaison with various community organizations for health outreach education.
• Prepares news releases, reports, manuals, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and various training materials promoting health issues and Health Department activities.
• Receives and responses to health-related inquiries by letter or phone.
• Represents or facilitates the Health Department on various councils and task forces.
• Researches federal and state funding programs and/or grants to determine conditions and criteria for eligibility.
• Writes grants to acquire funding.
• Navigating social media platforms for the Agency.
• Provides assessment, support, education, and information, including assessing community services, advocacy, outreach, and the importance of preventative health care and linkages to the health care system.
• Incident command response and provides safety education.
• Always delivers services in a respectful and professional manner, and demonstrates cultural competency.

The list is not inclusive of the total scope of the job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

Education/Experience/Training:

· Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, or medical related field and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities preferred.

· Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Teaching with one (1) year experience in planning and implementation of public health programs or teaching will be considered.

· Considerable knowledge in coalition building and maintenance, substance abuse education, and tobacco prevention education experience preferred.

· Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Canva software proficiency.

· Excellent communication, professional writing, and organizational skills.

· Ability to provide services to vulnerable populations in a culturally competent and non-judgmental manner.

Other Requirements:

· Valid Michigan Identification and own means of transportation.

· Present during regular office hours. Not a virtual position.

Wage: Starting $26.25 per hour, increasing to $27.67 per hour after successful completion of probationary period, plus full benefit package.

Submit resume and cover letter if interested to kbartz@dhd4.org. This posting will remain open until filled with preference given to those applications received by 12/6/24.

DHD No. 4, Human Resources, 100 Woods Circle, Suite 200, Alpena, MI 49707

District Health Department No. 4 is an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, gender, national origin, age, or marital status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.25 - $27.67 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Location:

• Alpena, MI 49707 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alpena, MI 49707: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28