Community Health Educator I

Salary : $46,060.00 - $54,121.00 Annually

Location : 1203 Maple Street Greensboro, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 03525

Department : Public Health

Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

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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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Assessment : If selected for an interview, you will need to create and prepare a 5-minute presentation on a perinatal health topic in presentation format (PowerPoint, Canva, etc.).

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.

We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!

You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?

Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance ( UnitedHealthCare ) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled / budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24 / 7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program , 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Please select the highest level of education you have achieved :

If you have a degree, is your degree in Health Education, Pubic Health or a related field?

How many years of on the job experience do you have as a Public Health Educator?

As part of the application process for Guilford County Public Health, you are required to submit an unofficial copy of your transcript. Failure to submit all required documents, will remove your application from consideration. Do you understand this requirement?

Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?

Are you currently fostering any children in your home?

Required Question

Salary : $46,060 - $54,121