Health Educator I

C063 Laurel County Health Department; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel County Health Department is seeking a public health professional to orient core functions, identify community health needs, and support health education program planning. This role promotes positive health behaviors, documents services confidentially, and participates in program evaluation and ongoing professional development.

Education required is a bachelor’s degree with no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: bachelor’s degree.
• EXPERIENCE: None.
• SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE: Education: N/A; Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Attends orientation sessions, meets with community to establish relationships and resources, distributes health education materials, and assists in writing public service announcements for PSA.
• Collects and analyzes data for health program needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/16/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 15 Salary: Time Type: Full time Health Department: Laurel County Health Department

Summary

Orients core functions and essential services to the local health department, assists in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality. Participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Stephanie Martin at [e-mail].

Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

Orients core functions and essential services to the local health department, assists in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality. Participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree. EXPERIENCE: (None)

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE EDUCATION: (N/A) EXPERIENCE: (None)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) (None)

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY. (None)

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

• Attends orientation sessions to develop an understanding of the role of the clinic in health assessment problems, meets with members of the community to establish a working relationship, becomes familiar with available community resources, assists in exchanging information with various organizations and agencies concerning health needs of the community, assists in assembling materials to be utilized, gathers health information for the public relative to the specialized programs, distributes health education materials by a variety of methods, provides services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide/Administrative Reference (CCSG/AR), participates as a team member, having a basic understanding of the team process, demonstrates an awareness of public service announcements (PSA) and assists in writing public service announcements for radio and television, submits written material to assigned supervisor for approval, determines working contacts with radio, TV and newspaper personnel.
• Collects and analyzes data for health program needs.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent inside the office or in a community setting.

Additional Requirements

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2006 DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page.

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