What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Educator Part-time position at City of Racine?
JOB
POSITION PURPOSE: The Public Health Educator serves in a variety of roles to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and systems conducive to the health of individuals, groups, and communities under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and / or their designees.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assess individual and community needs for health education activities.Plan, implement, and administer health education strategies, interventions, and programs.Conduct evaluation and research related to guidelines and / or requirements to assess quality and performance of programs.Serve as a health education resource preparing and disseminating educational and informational materials.Provide program information by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, and / or maintaining program related web sites.Communicate and advocate for health and health education in schools, industry, and community agencies.Maintain databases, mailing lists, and telephone networks.Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments.Provide input at case management encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.Coordinate meetings of committees or coalitions to maintain cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies.Enter and maintain public health information in appropriate databases.Provide support in seeking and maintaining supplemental grant funds.Provide input at case conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness.Manage assigned grants, programs, and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time / resubmit grant applications.Have working knowledge of the Division’s budget.Collaborate effectively with agency administration to provide services for community emergency intervention.Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.ASSOCIATED DUTIESPerform other duties as assigned or required.Participate in team and general staff meetings.Acts as a first responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical, biological, nuclear or radiological event.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION: Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping.Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.).Handling, grasping, fingering, filing, typing, and writing.ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION: Office and a wide variety of indoor/outdoor environments. EQUIPMENT USED: Effective utilization and maintenance of computer workstations, associated equipment and software / database applications, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone system, cellular telephone, flashlight, digital / video camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection / laboratory equipment.This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
POSITION PURPOSE: The Public Health Educator serves in a variety of roles to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and systems conducive to the health of individuals, groups, and communities under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and / or their designees.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assess individual and community needs for health education activities.Plan, implement, and administer health education strategies, interventions, and programs.Conduct evaluation and research related to guidelines and / or requirements to assess quality and performance of programs.Serve as a health education resource preparing and disseminating educational and informational materials.Provide program information by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, and / or maintaining program related web sites.Communicate and advocate for health and health education in schools, industry, and community agencies.Maintain databases, mailing lists, and telephone networks.Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments.Provide input at case management encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.Coordinate meetings of committees or coalitions to maintain cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies.Enter and maintain public health information in appropriate databases.Provide support in seeking and maintaining supplemental grant funds.Provide input at case conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness.Manage assigned grants, programs, and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time / resubmit grant applications.Have working knowledge of the Division’s budget.Collaborate effectively with agency administration to provide services for community emergency intervention.Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.ASSOCIATED DUTIESPerform other duties as assigned or required.Participate in team and general staff meetings.Acts as a first responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical, biological, nuclear or radiological event.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION: Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping.Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.).Handling, grasping, fingering, filing, typing, and writing.ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION: Office and a wide variety of indoor/outdoor environments. EQUIPMENT USED: Effective utilization and maintenance of computer workstations, associated equipment and software / database applications, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone system, cellular telephone, flashlight, digital / video camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection / laboratory equipment.This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
