What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Educator I 118001104 position at Cumberland County, NC?
Position Overview
**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity
The Public Health Educator I plans, implements and provides some administrative work for the Health Education Division, as well as health education services directly to the citizens of Cumberland County. This position implements evidence-based programs, represents the Cumberland County at community partnership meetings, and or health fairs or other community engagement activities including but not limited to educational visual exhibits, workshops, and displaying posters. This position is vital in collecting health and community data to be used in planning public health reports and public health educational programs.
Examples of Duties
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and/or prepare presentations with fidelity to curriculum or model or health education program topic.
- Identify potential sites and groups to receive evidence-based health promotion programs and conduct health education programs.
- Identify educational needs, initiate community problem-solving, design, recommend and implement health education and prevention strategies.
- Collect current and projected health data to be used in planning and for evaluation of the evidence-based programs implementation and achievement of goals and objectives.
- Recruit and retain participants for prevention and health promotion programs using both Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) clinic and other community partner resources.
- Conduct health education programs for community partners.
- Train community partners in health education programs as appropriate.
- Communicate ideas successfully to stimulate interest and cooperation among various groups when carrying out public health education programs.
- Assess, plan, and implement with local municipalities assigned and provide community health education.
- Act as a resource and liaison for community health education programs.
- Coordinate community health education program with Public Health Department’s treatment services.
- Support other health education programs by promoting health education as an agency priority, integrating it with other programs and promoting cooperation and feedback.
- Serve as a resource person to school nurses, health and physical education teachers, vocational education teachers and guidance counselors.
- Represent the Department of Public Health as requested on coalitions, taskforces, and committees relating specifically to chronic diseases prevention and health promotion issues
- Conduct data collection for the Community Health Assessment (CHA), State of the County Health (SOTCH), Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), Board of Health and NC DHHS reports, and other qualitative and quantitative reporting pertaining to the Health Education Division for accreditation, strategic planning and quality improvement.
- Analyze national, state, and local data, assist in the composition of, and reporting for the CHA, SOTCH, CHIP, Board of Health and NC DHHS reports, and other qualitative and quantitative reporting pertaining to the Health Education Division for accreditation, strategic planning and quality improvement.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university and completion of one year of on-the-job training as a public health educator.
Management Preferences:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://naces.org.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of assigned area of responsibility, the principles and practices of public health, community assessment, program development/planning/evaluation, and the methods and techniques of disseminating health information the public.
- Experience and comfort implementing comprehensive, evidence-based health promotion topics including nutrition, chronic diseases, maternal and child health, unplanned pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention, health promotion and other health topics.
- Experience engaging and working with diverse populations.
- Experience in tailoring health education programs to target populations’ needs.
- Strong communication skills. Must write and speak effectively and ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
- Strong presentation, training and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people of all educational levels
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of community resources in Cumberland County.
- General knowledge of the functions of community health agencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, and the public.
- Ability to coordinate program activities and to develop work schedules.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
