What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tulsa Health Department is hiring : Health Education & Promotion Specialist in Tu position at Tulsa Health Department?
Responsible for supporting schools in implementing the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Health and Physical Education. This includes developing, presenting, and delivering programs and interventions that promote school health and well-being for students, staff, parents, and the community.
The following functions represent the majority of the duties and responsibilities of this position. All employees must maintain a commitment to the THD’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. This summary is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Deliver engaging, skills-based health education and physical education lessons to elementary students in Tulsa County.
- Act as a liaison for the School Health program while at schools, assisting in scheduling and relationship building.
- Promote Tulsa Health Department’s programs to individuals in Tulsa County schools and work with existing agency programs to promote health education in schools.
- Participate in before school, evening, and weekend events including assemblies, school functions, and parent engagement events, as needed.
- Assist with program data collection and reporting for the School Health program.
- Assist in curriculum development for the School Health program, as needed.
- Collaborate with partnering schools and School Health staff to deliver effective prevention programming for students, school personnel, and parents.
- Provide health and physical education training to school and community members.
- Assist in the development of projects that further the School Health program’s reach.
- Complete required training in support of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.
Education : Baccalaureate degree in health education and promotion, education, child development, nutritional science, dietetics, public health, or a related field is required.
Experience : Experience in education, public speaking, program development, curriculum development, and communication skills preferred.
Knowledge & Skills :
Certification : Current certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. is preferred.
Licenses : Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and reliable transportation.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY / ACCOUNTABILITY :
Direct Supervision : None
Indirect Supervision : None
Budget / Money / Material : Responsible for assigned equipment
Reports to : School Health Manager or Supervisor
Location : Remote in Tulsa County
WORKING CONDITIONS :
This position will be working in Tulsa County schools. A majority of the time will be spent in a classroom setting in a public school.
PHYSICAL EFFORT :
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
FLSA Status : Exempt
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