What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Educator I - #10012036 position at Guilford County Government?
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Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs professional and consultative work in planning and implementing a health education program in the Public Health Department.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Employees in this class develop, organize, and implement a health education program to help meet the particular needs of the community. Work includes developing educational programs, forming special committees and tasks forces, consulting with the private or other public sector agencies, serving as an instructor or media information sources, or coordinating activities with a variety of community resources. Considerable independence in performing the work, establishing work schedules, and making decisions on program activities are present in the positions. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level community health education or program manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports, observation of program activities completed, and feedback from groups receiving the services.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Advises and assists nurses, physicians, social workers, and other health care personnel in planning and implementing education components of the agency programs.
- Prepares, selects, assembles, and distributes health education and informational materials to agencies, schools. organizations, and other groups interested in health program and problems.
- Visits schools, community organizations, professional groups, and private organizations to share information, advise on particular program and health activities, and help in developing interest and participation in the health program.
- Provides consultative services to teachers, principals, day care centers, community organizations, private companies, and other public agencies on methods and means to implement and educate students, employees, or the public on a variety of health education topics.
- Serves as the media liaison and contact for a particular health program; prepares and releases feature stories to the public for informational and educational purposes.
- Plans, develops, and conducts workshops, sessions, and training opportunities for public groups.
- Performs related duties as required.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education activities.
- Considerable knowledge of modem educational theory and techniques in the field of public health education.
- Considerable knowledge of graphics and journalistic principles and methods of preparing promotional materials, exhibits, and publications in public health education.
- Ability to design a variety of materials to promote a particular public health program.
- Ability to be innovative and creative in developing public health education activities.
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people on all educational levels.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, private organizations, public sector groups, news media, and the general public.
- Ability to write and speak effectively and to stimulate interest and cooperation among various groups in implementing a public health education program.
Typical Qualifications
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 (OJT) as a public health educator.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or related field OR 3-5 year's experience.
Trainee: Graduation from four-year college or university.
Supplemental Information
Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. These documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
Salary : $46,060 - $54,121