Community Health Educator & Wellness Advocate

Kentucky Public Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Public Health in Kentucky is hiring a Health Education Assistant for the Purchase District Health Department. The position supports health education programs, outreach, and data collection to address community health needs.

You will orient core functions to the local department, assist in planning education initiatives, maintain confidentiality, and help develop public service announcements for radio/TV while coordinating with community partners.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Experience: None required.
• Background screen: may be required for drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Attends orientation sessions to understand the clinic's role in health assessment problems.
• Meets with community members to establish working relationships and gather health information.
• Distributes health education materials and writes public service announcements for PSA, radio and TV.
• Collects and analyzes data for health program needs and documents services professionally.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kentucky Public Health in Kentucky is hiring a Health Education Assistant for the Purchase District Health Department. The position supports health education programs, outreach, and data collection to address community health needs.

You will orient core functions to the local department, assist in planning education initiatives, maintain confidentiality, and help develop public service announcements for radio/TV while coordinating with community partners.