Health Educator Range A/B

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving community health through education and collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to lead health education programs, utilizing your expertise in public health principles and community organization. You will play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that make a real difference in people's lives. If you're passionate about health education and community engagement, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values your contributions and promotes equity and transformational change.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in community or public health education required.
• Knowledge of public health education principles and community organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate health education programs.
• Facilitate community development and organization.

Skills

Public Health Education Principles

Community Organization

Program Planning and Evaluation

Grant Writing

Contract Negotiation

Data Research and Analysis

Effective Communication

Presentation Skills

Facilitation Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Master's Degree in Community or Public Health Education

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

1/2/25, 4/3/25, 7/3/25, 10/2/25

Range A - $5,874.24 - $7,139.25/month
Range B - $6,547.58 - $7,958.76/month

Under general supervision, to plan, implement and evaluate health education programs; to facilitate community development and organization toward achievement of health and education goals; and to perform related duties as assigned.

This position has two salary ranges which recognize the differences in scope, scale and complexity of the educator's program area, and the resultant differences in focus of responsibility and level of expertise.

Range A. Positions assigned to Range A perform a variety of programmatic duties for health education programs of average size, scope and complexity, requiring the application of core principles and methods of public health education.

Range B. Positions assigned to Range B are limited to those within programs at the highest level of scope and complexity, and may perform in a leadworker capacity. The focus of responsibility is on community organization and coalition-building, the integration of multiple services, and complex duties which require a high level of expertise and the exercise of considerable independent judgment.

Knowledge of

• Principles and methods of public health education
• Principles, methods and techniques of community organization, program planning and evaluation, grant writing, and contract negotiation
• Available health education resources and materials

Ability to

• Apply health education principles and methods
• Build coalitions of organizations and individuals having diverse needs and objectives
• Plan, implement and evaluate health education programs
• Research and analyze data and information
• Communicate clearly, concisely, effectively and often persuasively
• Make group presentations
• Facilitate meetings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Master's degree with specialization in community or public health education awarded upon completion of a program of study accredited by the American Public Health Association. Note: The accrediting body is now called the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Special Requirements

• Must meet current state requirements for a Health Educator (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, and any other applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time of appointment).
• Incumbents of some positions must be willing and able to work with persons infected with communicable diseases.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For information regarding County jobs:

• www.saccountyjobs.net
• Call 916-874-5627 and you will be provided with a recorded message, accessible 24 hours a day.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711

FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY

Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office by the cut-off date as listed in this job announcement.