Health Educator II (Health Start) - Benson

Cochise County; Bisbee (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Cochise County seeks a Health Educator II for the Health Start program in Benson. The role involves home visiting, health education, advocacy, and connecting families with community resources within a grant-funded structure.

Requires an Associate’s Degree and 1 year of related experience (or 3 years) with a valid Arizona driver’s license. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; background screening is required. Benefits include ASRS membership and a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in public health, health care, or related field plus one year of related experience, or three years of related experience.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred for effective home visiting where applicable.
• Maintain county background clearance and valid Arizona driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visiting services, health education, and advocacy to pregnant/postpartum women and families with children up to age 2.
• Conduct health and developmental screenings; educate, refer, and connect families to community resources.
• Maintain documentation, records, and outreach networks; follow state-approved curricula.

Skills

Home visiting

Health education

Cultural competency

Communication

Documentation

Family support

Education

Associate's Degree in public health or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

HEALTH EDUCATOR II (HEALTH START) - BENSON

CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.

OPENS: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at anytime.

ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY: $19.00 to $20.05 hourly hourly dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

PLEASE NOTE: Position is grant-funded, with continued employment dependent upon grant funding.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions at Cochise County require a post offer, pre-employment background screening.

NATURE OF WORK: Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in a public health setting; providing home visiting services, which include education, support and advocacy through public health programs to pregnant and postpartum women, and families with children up to the age of 2; conducts outreach to community organizations; may perform other related work as assigned.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Uses established guidelines to evaluate and determine eligibility for the Health Start program; visits clients in their home; conducts health and developmental screenings for early identification of developmental delays, physical handicaps, or behavioral health needs and evaluates results; implements state-approved educational plans; provides preventive health and safety education; evaluates individuals and/or families for other health, economic, and social needs; maintains referral and outreach networks; conducts marketing and outreach to increase services; provides referrals of other social programs to enrolled families; ensures accurate documentation and recordkeeping; follows and adheres to a state-approved curriculum when delivering home visiting services.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education in public health, health care, medical care, early childhood, special education, elementary education, secondary education, social work, or closely related field PLUS one (1) year of related experience OR three (3) years of related experience including public health, health care, medical care, early childhood, special education, elementary education, secondary education, or social work. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities of this classification may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to individuals who have home visiting experience and/or to individuals who read, write, and speak Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of:

• health education strategies and evidence-based home visiting practices;
• fundamental theories, concepts, and methods of health education;
• teaching and counseling methods applicable to health education;
• public health programs, functions, and services;
• basic health care practices and collection of health information;
• culturally responsive and family-centered service delivery;
• the principles of child learning and teaching skills;
• dynamics of social interaction and behavior.
  
  

Working Skill In

• communicating health information clearly and effectively to individuals and families;
• building rapport and establishing trusting relations with clients;
• gathering & evaluating data;
• implementing health education programs;
• interpreting and following policies and procedures;
• eliciting information through interviews and collecting client information;
• teaching and counseling techniques;
• demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks;
• office practices and procedures to include the use of computer programs.
  
  

Ability To

• conduct home visits with clients in a respectful, professional, and culturally responsive manner;
• perform home visits while maintaining professional boundaries and safety protocols;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, other agencies, and the public;
• build rapport quickly with clients and provide support as appropriate;
• follow the program policies and procedures manual;
• prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• read, write, and speak English;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• work well with people of varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
  
  

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Visits to client homes and other offsite outreach locations may include unpredictable climate control and ventilation. Required to drive throughout the county.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, fine or large motor skills, ability to communicate.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking or standing.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

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What interests you in working as a Health Start Home Visitor and does this role align with your experience supporting families, infants, or pregnant individuals?

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Describe any experience you have working with diverse or high-risk populations (e.g., low-income families, new parents, or culturally diverse communities). How do you build trust and rapport during home visits?

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Home visiting requires flexibility, documentation, organization, and working independently in the community. How do you manage your time and maintain boundaries while meeting program requirements?

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This position requires travel to various Cochise County communities for home visits using a county vehicle. Are you comfortable with this part of the job?

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