Health Educator – Substance Use Prevention & Community Wellness

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina's BHDD is seeking a Health Educator to lead primary prevention substance use services in Union County. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating prevention initiatives, with grant responsibilities and cross-agency collaboration.

The candidate should hold a master’s in public health education or related field, with occasional travel and flexible scheduling. Bilingual abilities are a plus, and strong communication and public speaking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion or related field.
• Master's degree in public health education or prevention-related field from an accredited institution.
• Overnight travel occasionally required.
• Evening hours or weekend work may be required.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Strong communication, writing and public speaking skills; grant writing and strategic plan development experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct yearly needs assessment in Union County to plan a strategic plan using the Strategic Prevention Framework.
• Design, implement, and evaluate prevention initiatives with community engagement and evidence-based strategies.
• Prepare, monitor and report grants and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Build relationships with agencies, civic groups, churches and parent groups; participate in required meetings and trainings for certification.
• Perform additional duties within prevention and intervention services as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing skills

Communication

Grant writing

Strategic planning

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in health education or related field

Master's degree in public health education or related field

Job description

State of South Carolina's BHDD is seeking a Health Educator to lead primary prevention substance use services in Union County. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating prevention initiatives, with grant responsibilities and cross-agency collaboration.

The candidate should hold a master’s in public health education or related field, with occasional travel and flexible scheduling. Bilingual abilities are a plus, and strong communication and public speaking skills are essential.