Health Educator - Varies

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough is seeking a Public Health Promotion leader to coordinate health education and wellness initiatives across communities on the North Slope. You will work with the Health Department to plan, implement, and evaluate outreach programs and events.

The role requires a Master’s in Public Health with substantial health field experience, plus certifications and a willingness to travel to villages. You will lead grant-related activities and collaborate with local organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related discipline with 8 years of work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Behavioral Health Aide Practitioner Certification is required.
• Supervisory / Leadership Certification is required.
• Document showing the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Driver's License within probationary period.
• Criminal history background check conducted by CARCO Check to Hire (Health Dept. Only).
• Career Ladder Position – optional certifications may yield pay increases.

Responsibilities

• Promote physical and emotional health as a state of well-being.
• Keeps the community and organizations informed of Health Department services.
• Coordinate and support educational activities of Health Department programs.
• Attend Health Department management meetings and stay updated on department activities.
• Assist with health fairs and community health events.
• Develop public service announcements and health-related presentations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local agencies and resources.
• Develop and present health education and promotion programs.
• Research grant opportunities to fund health education programs.

Skills

Public health leadership

Supervisory skills

Computer literacy

Grant research

Community outreach

Policy knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Health

Behavioral Health Aide Practitioner Certification

Supervisory / Leadership Certification

Job description

Summary or Purpose

Promotes public health, health education and wellness on the North Slope. Coordinate with the Health Department programs facilitating community outreach and education.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Promote physical and emotional health as a state of well-being and the result of choices made by the community and the individual based on knowledge, behavior and tradition.

Keeps the community and community organizations informed of what services are available through the Health Department.

Coordinate, supplements, and supports the educational activities of Health Department programs to encourage continuity of approach and to eliminate duplication of effort.

Attend Health Department management meetings, workshops and conferences to remain up-to-date on current Department activities and health related issues.

Assist with the coordination of health fairs sponsored by the North Slope Borough Health Department.

Assists with community health related events as assigned.

Develops public service announcements, hosts and coordinates the Health Department radio talk show, develops and distributes posters, pamphlets, health-related presentations and other forms of advertisement.

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.

Develop and present health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, conferences and school or community presentations.

Researches grant opportunities to obtain funding for health education programs, Health Department programs and other health-related opportunities.

Generate Reports that reflect grant related projects.

Travel to North Slope villages as required.

May be required to work non-traditional hours.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of North Slope Borough and Health Department organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.

Completion of major NSB-approved specialty training (suicide prevention trainer, substance use prevention)

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills

Knowledge of local community resources and various community service programs.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion or related discipline; and 8 years of work experience in the health field or related work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Behavioral Health Aide Practictioner Certification

Supervisory / Leadership Certification (e.g. Certified Prevention Specialist, NWI Wellness Practictioner)

Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis.

Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the probationary period.

Applicant must pass a criminal history background check conducted by CARCO Check to Hire (Health Dept. Only)

This is a Career Ladder Position; other than required certifications, any other certifications are optional. For each attained optional certification on the attached schedule, the incumbent will receive pay increases for levels within each level.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.