Health Educator - CP034

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

401a Cash Match

Job summary

The Cumberland Plateau Health District seeks a Health Educator based at the Russell County Health Department to implement an adult identity mentoring program aimed at reducing youth risk behaviors by motivating smart choices. The health educators will provide 12 educational sessions for students across the district and deliver health education, materials, and referrals as needed.

The position requires independence, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage diverse populations while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of common community health problems; public/private health care practices; community organizing, survey methods and use of data and health education principles
• Skills in program planning, implementations and evaluation; community assessment and organization; writing reports and program plans; public speaking; managing group dynamics and providing consultation with other professionals and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; utilize excellent interpersonal skills; maintain good working relationships; work independently with minimal supervision; execute problem solving skills; make appropriate decisions and develop program goals and objectives; evaluate program outcomes, impacts and processes

Responsibilities

• Implement an adult identity mentoring program to reduce youth risk behaviors by motivating smart choices.
• Provide 12 educational sessions for students across the health district.
• Train, educate, and provide information to the public on health education programs and refer as needed.

Skills

Community health knowledge

Program planning

Program implementation

Program evaluation

Public speaking

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Group dynamics

Consultation

Job description

Title: Health Educator - CP034

State Role Title:Education Support Spec II

Hiring Range: $35,012 - $35,586

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:CUMB PLATEAU-RUSSELL

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Cumberland Plateau Health District seeks to fill a Health Educator position based at the Russell County Health Department. The successful candidate will work with the Coordinator of Project Aim to implement an adult identity mentoring program designed to reduce risk behaviors among youth by providing them with the motivation to make smart choices. The health educators will provide 12 educational sessions for students at schools throughout the health district.
Provides educational services for a portion of a district in support of one or more programs. Characteristic activities: trains, educates, and provides information to the public and staff on health educational programs; prepares news releases; reviews, develops, and orders educational materials. As a direct contact to the public and clients on sensitive health issues, may respond to calls received and make appropriate referrals as needed. Provides requested information, and may serve to address emotional, technical, or social resources to callers. Works with considerable independence and demonstrates a wide array of communication and social skills in dealing with a diverse population.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the SRAE grant for a one-year period ending September 30th of each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of common community health problems; public/private health care practices; community organizing, survey methods and use of data and health education principles
• Skills in program planning, implementations and evaluation; community assessment and organization; writing reports and program plans; public speaking; managing group dynamics and providing consultation with other professionals and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; utilize excellent interpersonal skills; maintain good working relationships; work independently with minimal supervision; execute problem solving skills; make appropriate decisions and develop program goals and objectives; evaluate program outcomes, impacts and processes

Additional Considerations

• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office software preferred
• Previous experience with Public Speaking preferred
• Experience with development and implementation of health campaigns for children
• Experience providing health education sessions for children in a group setting
• Experience with grant processes to include monitoring of progress towards goals and objectives; submitting expenditure requests and monitoring funds.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield - Senior HR Analyst

Phone: Not Provided

Email: [e-mail]