Community Health Specialist - $38,122 -$47,652

Discover Gila County, Inc.; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover Gila County, Inc. in Globe, AZ is seeking a Community Health Specialist to educate residents on health and well-being and to serve as a reliable community resource.

The role focuses on presenting curricula that promote healthy behaviors, reaching diverse county populations through events, media, and one-on-one counseling, and supporting clinical services as needed. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with related training and two years of experience, with CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with related training, and two years directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the public and implements curricula that promote healthy behaviors.
• Develops ways to reach County populations via presentations, media, and one-on-one counseling.
• Coordinates or attends community events promoting health and well-being.
• Administers clinical services as needed.
• Produces and utilizes program reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED with related training and 2 years related experience

Job description

Community Health Specialist - Health and Community Services -$38,122 -$47,652

Globe, AZ - Full Time

• The purpose of this position is to be a reliable resource for community members by providing education on health and well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interacts with the public on a regular basis and implements curricula that promotes healthy behaviors.

• Continually develops ways to reach various County populations through presentations, media and one-on-one counseling.
• Coordinates and/or attends community events promoting health and well-being.
• Administers clinical services as needed.
• Produces and/or utilizes program reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MinimumQualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with additional specialized or technical training courses, and two (2) years directly related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstates the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Professional Credentials Required

• May require Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification. Certified in CPR/First Aid.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

For information regarding Gila County Employment:

https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/human_resources/employment/index.php