IT TECHNICIAN IV – SUPPORT SERVICES (Temporary Session Hire)

Nevada State Legislature; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County's Health Services Department seeks a Health Education Specialist to assist in planning, conducting and evaluating health education and prevention activities within the Family, Maternal and Child Health Division. The role includes developing visual aids, distributing materials, and coordinating community health education efforts to improve public health outcomes.

Applicants bilingual in Spanish are encouraged; a language fluency differential may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work or related field.
• One year of health promotion/education experience preferred.
• Spanish language fluency encouraged; county exam may provide differential pay.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting and evaluating health education and health prevention activities.
• Confer with staff on health education principles and community organization techniques.
• Maintain and distribute health education materials to staff and public; prepare visual aids.
• Assist in assessing community health needs and organizing discussion groups on health issues.
• Publicize health programs through various media; evaluate and report on education services.

Skills

Health education

Program evaluation

Community outreach

Public health administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

The Position

Contra Costa County's Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for individuals interested in a Health Education Specialist position. The Department has one current vacancy. The position will be assigned to the Family, Maternal and Child Health Division.

The Health Education Specialist is responsible for assisting with the implementation of educational and health promotion activities in their assigned department(s). The incumbent will be responsible for assisting program administrators and supervisors in planning, conducting and evaluating the health education and health prevention aspects of departmental programs; conferring with and advising staff on health education and preventive principles and the techniques of community organizations; assisting in encouraging interest and activity in the promotion of public and environmental health; reviewing publications for educational suitability and preparing visual aids and display materials; maintaining and distributing health education material to the staff and the general public; assisting with the assessment of community health needs; organizing and arranging for discussion groups on health issues; publicizing health programs and services through various media resources; evaluating and reporting on health education services and educational programs.

Applicants who are bilingual in Spanish are encouraged to apply. Applicants successfully passing the County language fluency examination may receive a $100.00 monthly differential, depending on assignment. The employment list established as a result of this examination may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Typical Tasks

• Assists administrators and supervisors in planning, conducting and evaluating the health education and health prevention aspects of departmental programs
• Carries out a specific phase of the program under supervision as assigned
• Confers with and advises staff on health education and preventive principles and the techniques of community organization
• Assists in encouraging interest and activity in the promotion of public and environmental health
• Reviews publications for educational suitability
• Maintains and distributes health education material to the staff and the general public, as appropriate
• Prepares visual aids and display materials
• Assists with the assessment of community health needs
• Organizes and arranges for discussion groups on health problems
• Publicizes health programs and services through various media
• Evaluates and reports on health education services and educational programs
• Assists in directing and coordination relevant training activities as needed in the Department

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work or a closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in a health services agency or program performing health promotion, health prevention, or community health education work.

Substitution: Four (4) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience as a Community Health Worker II for Contra Costa County and 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework with at least 12 semester and 18 quarter units in health related coursework may be substituted for the required Bachelor's Degree.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

IT IS THE POLICY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NOT TO DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGIOUS CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, WEEL CHAIR USE, MARITAL STATUS, SEX, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits