Health Education Specialist

Contra Costa County; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County's Health Department seeks a Health Education Specialist in Concord, CA with travel throughout Contra Costa County. You will implement educational and health promotion activities, oversee school-based clinics, and provide client-centered counseling to students.

The ideal candidate communicates well, works in teams, adapts to changing priorities, and uses sound judgment within guidelines. Lived experience and bilingual skills are valued assets for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or closely related field.
• One year of full-time experience in health promotion or community health education.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Out-of-state licenses accepted during application.
• Bilingual candidates are highly sought after.

Responsibilities

• Advise staff on health education and preventative principles.
• Maintain and distribute health education material to staff and the general public.
• Evaluate and report on health education services and educational programs.
• Assisting in directing and coordinating training activities.
• Assisting admin and supervisors in planning, conducting and evaluating the health education and health prevention aspects of departmental programs.
• Assessing community health needs.

Skills

Decision Making

Delivering Results

Professional & Technical Expertise

Attention to Detail

Listening

Oral Communication

Writing

Building & Maintaining Relationships

Customer Focus

Handling & Resolving Conflict

Coaching & Developing Others

Valuing Diversity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Department is offering excellent career opportunities for qualified individuals interested in the Health Education Specialist (HES) position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Public Health Clinic Services/School-Based Clinics program based in Concord, CA and includes travel throughout Contra Costa County.

Health Education Specialists assist with implementation of educational and health promotion activities for the department; assumes responsibility for educational aspects of assigned department programs; and performs related work as required. Lived experience is considered to be an asset to this position and bilingual candidates are highly sought after.

The Public Health Clinic Services/School-Based Clinics program works to increase youth access to medical services at local middle and/or high schools throughout Contra Costa County. The HES provides health education, outreach, organizes day-to-day school-based and mobile clinic operations, and provides client-centered counseling for students at their assigned High School(s).

We are looking for someone who:

• Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work in a team environment
• Can adapt to varied and changing priorities
• Can use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Advising staff on health education and preventative principles and techniques
• Maintaining and distributing health education material to staff and the general public
• Evaluating and reporting on health education services and educational programs
• Assisting in directing and coordinating training activities
• Assisting admin and supervisors in planning, conducting and evaluating the health education and health prevention aspects of departmental programs
• Assessing community health needs

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a high value team environment.
• You will be part of a culture that encourages growth and innovation.
• You will work in an engaging and fast paced environment.
• We are focused on our common mission and goals to serve our community.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may work under pressure and need to deliver assignments in tight timeframes.
• You must adapt to ever-changing technology.
• You will face multiple deadlines, multi-tasking, and time management.

Competencies Required:

• Decision Making:Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner

• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risk
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of the work content, work steps, and final work products
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work, Health Education, Education, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience which included direct responsibility for performing health promotion, health prevention, or community health education work.

Substitution for Education: Four (4) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience equivalent to the Community Health Worker II in Contra Costa County and 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework with at least 12 semester and 18 quarter units in health related coursework may be substituted for the required Bachelor's Degree.

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluatedto determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

1. Virtual Oral Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online video assessment. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to: Decision Making, Delivering Results, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Oral Communication and Customer Focus.(Weighted 100%).

The Virtual Oral Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of October 17, 2025.

The Virtual Oral Assessmentwill be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at [phone].

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.