Public Health Education Specialist I

Lake Cumberland District Health Department; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Cumberland District Health Department seeks a candidate for a public health support role. The role orients core functions and essential services, helps identify community health needs, and assists in health education program planning to promote positive health behaviors while protecting confidentiality.

Applicants will participate in the health education evaluation process, communicate effectively, and develop a plan for continued professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Attends orientation sessions to understand the clinic's role in health assessment problems.
• Meets with community members to establish working relationships and identify community resources.
• Gathers health information for public programs and distributes health education materials by various methods.
• Submits written materials for supervisor approval and assists in producing public service announcements where appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Lake Cumberland District Health Department seeks a candidate for a public health support role. The role orients core functions and essential services, helps identify community health needs, and assists in health education program planning to promote positive health behaviors while protecting confidentiality.

Applicants will participate in the health education evaluation process, communicate effectively, and develop a plan for continued professional growth.