Health Education Specialist

Public Health – Idaho North Central District is seeking applicants for a Health Education Specialist to join our Public Health Preparedness team. As a Health Education Specialist you will plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and coordinate training and practical exercise courses as well as develop and foster relationships with District partners.

We offer incredible employee benefits to eligible employees, including: excellent low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; ten paid holidays a year; participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems; multiple savings plans; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more.

We are a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at Public Health – Idaho North Central District will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

To learn more about Public Health – Idaho North Central District, please visit https://www.idahopublichealth.com/

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Typical Duties:

• Develop and refine exercise objectives, scenarios, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders;
• Schedule and conduct planning meetings with internal and external stakeholders to discuss exercise details and roles;
• Communicate regularly with exercise participants to provide updates and ensure alignment with exercise objectives;
• Develop and deliver training sessions to prepare participants for their roles in the exercise;
• Coordinate the logistics for exercises, including securing venues, arranging for necessary equipment, and managing participant registration;
• Oversee the execution of exercises, ensuring they run smoothly and according to plan;
• Act as the main point of contact during exercises, addressing any issues or questions that arise;
• Facilitate post-exercise debriefing sessions to gather feedback from participants and evaluators;
• Write after-action reports (AAR) and improvement plans (IP) based on exercise outcomes and participant feedback;
• Maintain accurate records of all exercises, including planning documents, evaluation results, and follow-up actions;
• Identify areas for improvement in existing exercise programs and recommend changes to enhance future exercises;
• Participate in relevant committees, workgroups, and professional networks to stay connected with the broader emergency preparedness community;
• Ensure exercises meet the requirements of any relevant grants and funding agreements;
• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness plans and protocols.

Minimum Requirement:

Associate degree or higher

Candidates should have good knowledge of:

• Measurement processes and methods for assessing progress toward achieving goals and objectives of projects or plans;
• Knowledge of planning principles and practices for program and project planning.
• Training methods

Desirable Qualifications:

• Writing technical reports;
• Working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), or public health preparedness and response

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28