Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Salary Grade: 7

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $43,902 - $51,584 Annually
Full Range: $43,902 - $59,267 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Â

The first review of applications will be on 01/17/2025 . Â Â Â

The Public Health Educator II supports the Division of Community Mental Health & Addiction by collaborating with the community, coalition members, partner organizations, schools, and families. This role is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing educational and marketing materials and services for Pima County health education programs.

These two (2) positions will oversee specific areas of the CMHA program, including community training, media/marketing, and health education. Responsibilities also include managing grant-funded activities and deliverables, as well as bringing partners together to identify key needs and develop collective strategies to address community mental health, injury, and substance use challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, effectively manage multiple projects, and approach priorities such as suicide prevention, drug overdose prevention, mental health education, and trauma resiliency with enthusiasm and a solutions-oriented mindset.

This is a grant-funded position ending June 30, 2025.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Leads the development of comprehensive health education programs, curricula, and materials tailored to diverse populations and community needs;

• Collaborates with program coordinators and manager to design evidence-based educational content and strategies;

• Plans and facilitates health education sessions, workshops, and presentations in various community settings, ensuring that content aligns with program goals and objectives;

• Utilizes advanced teaching methods to engage participants, encourage behavior change, and promote health literacy;

• Creates, reviews, and updates educational resources, pamphlets, multimedia materials, and digital content;

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and local agencies to enhance health education program reach and effectiveness;

• Takes a lead role in community outreach, building awareness of public health issues, available resources, and healthy behaviors;

• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior health educators;

• Offers training and professional development opportunities to build capacity within the team;

• May supervise health education program staff.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, social work, health education or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience providing health education.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

2) Three years of experience with Pima County as a Community Health Worker II, Public Health Navigator, or Public Health Educator I.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): Â Â Â

• Minimum two (2) years experience in public speaking, training facilitation, and/or leading group sessions.

• Minimum one year professional experience with trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences, mental health, and/or substance use.

• Experience researching, developing, and evaluating health education materials.

• Experience with oral and written communication.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : V alid driver license is required at time of application.  Valid  AZ  driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record .    Â

Special Notice Items :Â The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
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Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.