Community Health Educator, Lead Poisoning Prevention

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking public health organization dedicated to improving health outcomes in a vibrant community. As a Community Health Educator, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing strategies to reduce lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning. This position involves collaborating with community partners and stakeholders to raise awareness and educate the public on the importance of lead testing. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about public health and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of experience in community engagement or public health.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with partners for lead testing promotion.
• Coordinate presentations on lead exposure hazards.
• Educate public health professionals on lead testing requirements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Community Engagement

Public Health Knowledge

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant funded position.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Lead Poisoning Prevention (LPP) Program Manager, the Community Health Educator will support the outreach and education initiatives provided by the program. The Community Health Educator is responsible for developing and implementing primary and secondary prevention strategies to reduce lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning. This position will work with community partners, stakeholders, and residents within Harris County to increase lead awareness with a focus on community-based approaches.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones for the promotion of blood lead testing and the prevention of lead poisoning in Harris County.
• Coordinates presentations given to community members, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders on the hazards of lead exposure and lead testing.
• Educates and informs public health professionals and pediatric healthcare providers on the requirements and recommendations for lead testing.
• Attends community-based events, such as school events and health fairs.
• Maintains records and collects the program’s metrics on community and engagement initiatives on a weekly basis.
• Assists in the development of lead-based program material and media campaigns targeting vulnerable populations and areas within Harris County.
• Manages the calendar for educational and community events.
• Assists with electronic data processing by using the program EMR, Microsoft Excel, and any other related software.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Six (6) months of experience working in community engagement, public health, health clinic, or related field.

Licensure:

• Valid Texas Driver's License upon hired along with a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Ability to work well with public and staff members

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

• Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working in community engagement, public health, health clinic, or related field.

Language:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full Time | Regular | Grant-funded
• Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and an occasional Saturday.
• Other days and hours as necessary.
• Able to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to twenty (20) pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• 1111 Fannin Street, Houston TX 77002

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.