(Illustrative Only) Identifies, recruits, delivers educational presentations, presents information to individuals for their own health care and trains high-risk individuals to attend health care classes; conducts needs assessments at the individual, organizational, and community levels; collects and applies health information related to assigned community health problems in curriculum and material development; evaluates the effectiveness of health education/promotion programs and makes necessary changes; establishes and maintains partnerships with agencies, communities, or organizations in determining the need for specialized health education program and planning. Implantation, and evaluation of such programs; this includes strategic planning; the use of logic models, development of performance measures, and specific application of health behavior theory; teaches culturally appropriate, effective health promotion and disease prevention classes and workshops for target population; maintains a current list of community resources for patients and their families to maintain and improve their health status; participates in community health fairs and events, networks with community organizations, schools, and outside agencies to provide information on available public health resources in the community; develops, prepares and conducts community outreach and recruitment to enroll individuals in health department programs; acts as advocate and makes appropriate health /community referrals; organizes and distributes printed information, audiovisual materials, and educational aids; assists with the design and preparation of health education materials and departmental publications; maintains records, rosters, and registration forms on clients and program documentation; provides clients with follows up forms and maintains appropriate records; makes appropriate health referrals within specified guidelines; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned. 

Associate’s Degree in public health or closely related field; AND one (1) year of health education experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; requires successful completion of a background check; must possess or have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card within 3 months of hire; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license is required. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of required training program.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; knowledge of basic health care and community health education as relates to the program(s); health promotion and disease prevention; community resources for appropriate referrals. 

Skill in: Speaking to clients of varying backgrounds; communicating complex ideas in clear, understandable terms; public speaking; using computers and software; communicating both verbally and in writing; proper health care techniques; recognizing and reporting patient health status; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; following written and verbal instructions; communicating effectively verbally and in writing. 

Ability to: Read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures; write reports and correspondence; use modern office equipment and computers; lift at least 5 to 25 lbs.; communicate effectively verbally and written; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation 

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and may have risk of exposure to communicable diseases.

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE