Community Health Educator II — Programs & Outreach Lead

Carteret-County-Government; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Carteret County Government is seeking a Public Health Educator II to develop and present community health education programs and informational materials in the Health Department of Carteret County.

The role involves coordinating health assessments, analyzing health data, and collaborating with coalitions to promote healthier lifestyles. Requires a degree in health education with public health experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in health education and promotion or related field.
• Moderate experience in public health education.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and prepares the Community Health Assessment and interim State of the County Health report to ensure accreditation and planning requirements are met.
• Conducts research; analyzes current health statistics and local, State, and national data; identifies trends, current health issues, strengths, and weaknesses; interprets data to formulate goals and objectives for the Health Division, community action plans, and strategic planning.
• Presents the agency’s health promotion education programs designed to meet the needs of Carteret County citizens in identifying and improving lifestyle risks related to health such as Diabetes Prevention Programs.
• Prepares and provides informational materials and presentations to local agencies, organizations, and individuals/groups related to programs and/or community health topics.
• Prepares reports and other types of correspondence; prepares and maintains files and records.
• Participates on boards and community coalitions at the local, regional, State, and national levels to coordinate participation and support in strategic planning, implementation of community programming, training, and to provide technical assistance on developing policy, system, or environmental changes to promote a healthier lifestyle.
• Coordinates assessment, evaluation, and reporting for State and grant funds.
• Advises and assists in planning and carrying out promotional and educational components of division programming and services.
• Researches grant opportunities and collaborate with community partners and health department staff to advocate and apply for grants to support programs or projects in the community.
• Develops and assembles displays and exhibits for use by staff at local and regional events, health fairs, workshops, and conferences.
• Evaluates effectiveness of health promotion initiatives and grant programming, as well as accuracy, readability, and appropriateness of clinic program brochures and other educational marketing and promotional materials as needed to enhance health education outreach, public information, and health literacy.
• Assists in developing press releases, flyers, brochures and manages the social media sites and website for the Health Department
• Performs Child Passenger Safety Checks- (Health Department is a permanent checking station)
• Assists the Accreditation Coordinator with “Standards for Accreditation” requirements for the agency ensuring that the required evidence needed is collected, submitted and benchmarks are met.

Education

Bachelor's degree in health education and promotion or related field

Job description

Carteret County Government is seeking a Public Health Educator II to develop and present community health education programs and informational materials in the Health Department of Carteret County.

The role involves coordinating health assessments, analyzing health data, and collaborating with coalitions to promote healthier lifestyles. Requires a degree in health education with public health experience.