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Health Education Coordinator

Gaston County, NC
Gastonia, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Salary : $20.22 - $34.38 Hourly

Location : Gaston County Public Health Department, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 464

Department : HEALTH

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

Description

Gaston County Public Health is committed to protecting, promoting and preserving the health and well-being of all Gaston County residents.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

  • Coordinate prevention education about substance use throughout Gaston County including :

Facilitate lessons about tobacco, opioids or other related topics in Gaston County middle and high schools as requested

  • Provide educational updates to Gaston County Schools health and PE teachers as needed
  • Respond to community requests for education about substance use
  • Actively participate in or lead the relevant committee(s) of the Controlled Substance Coalition
  • Create and / or implement media campaigns
  • Collaborate with community partners and participate in / lead / develop initiatives to prevent and reduce substance use and overdose including :
  • Provide ongoing TA and support around the Gaston County Tobacco Rule

  • Work with the regional tobacco control work group to identify and implement potential projects
  • Support efforts to distribute naloxone and harm reduction supplies throughout the county
  • Provide support to the Controlled Substance Coalition
  • Work with the Teen Action Council to develop peer education / prevention strategies
  • Collaborate with our local Syringe Service Program to support their work and maintain a strong working relationship
  • As a member of the Public Health Team, assist with various initiatives aimed at improving the health of Gaston County residents. These could include, but are not limited too : health promotion programs, policy work, adolescent health work, public health events, CHIP work, grant initiatives.
  • Assist in public health communications work by engaging in any combination of the following : actively participating on the Communications Team, creating / editing / providing feedback on Public Health Communications, managing / updating content on the website or social media.
  • Participate in required supervisory meetings, staff meetings, and other related activities conducted by the Department of Health & Human Services and its Public Health Division.
  • As needed, assist in preparedness and emergency response activities in situations that threaten the public's health (i.e. disease outbreaks, natural disasters, etc).
  • Implement strategies aimed at achieving Health Equity, including but not limited to : attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, serving on the Health Equity Team or its subcommittees, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.
  • Carryout Performance Management (PM) roles and responsibilities, including identifying and communicating performance improvement opportunities and adjusting performance and practice to achieve established PM goals
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Public Health Education or a related field with at least one (1) year of experience in health education or a related field required. Program planning / management experience recommended.

    Master's Degree and / or CHES preferred.

    Additional Information

    The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

    At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

    We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

    Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

    Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes :

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Pension

  • 401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Discounted YMCA Membership
  • Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as :

  • Pro-Rated Sick and Annual Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Local Government Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

    To learn more details about the many benefits we provide view our

    Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.

    Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree
  • Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in health education or a related field?

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