Hlth Educator 1

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• Requisition ID: HEA09TQ
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Internal Contact Name: Tischkia R Joiner
• Internal Contact Email: Tischkia.Joiner@dph.ga.gov
• Posting End Date: Feb 14, 2025

Do you desire to make a difference in your community and be off on most evenings and weekends? If so, this is the job for you!! to watch the video

Public Health Educator, Level 1, 2 or 3

(Based on qualifications/experience)

Posted Date: February 4, 2025 Closing Date: February 14, 2025

Position Type: 1 Full-Time (Time-Limited Grant Funded Position)

Location: Southwest Public Health District 8-2/Health Promotions

Will be assigned to work throughout the 14- counties in our district

Paygrade/Salary: H-$34,124, I-$42,536, J-$46,290

Job Code: HCP030, HCP031, HCP032

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts. (We have recently increased entry salaries)

General Nature of Work

• Under supervision, promotes good individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and environments.

• Works with vulnerable and underserved individuals, groups, and communities to improve access to care

• In an effort to improve health outcomes, educates individuals, groups, and communities about available Public Health Services

• Communicates with Public Health Leadership about community needs and makes recommendations regarding improved uptake of services

• Links individuals to other resources that might impact health outcomes, such as housing, child care, and educational opportunities

• Provides outstanding customer service

• Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security

• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in public health education from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date. This position requires lifting up to 45 lbs., working outside going door-to-door in neighborhoods, visiting businesses, and participating in community events such as Health Fairs. Willingness to work some evenings and weekends at special events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health

• Experience with establishing and or participating in community coalitions/workgroups or initiatives

• Bilingual (Spanish), ability to interpret and translate health care information orally and in writing from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English.

• Previous experience providing health education or conducting health promotion activities

State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date). Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.