Public Health Educator

Training Leadership Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Training Leadership Consulting in Houston, TX seeks a full-time Health Education Specialist to design and deliver comprehensive wellness programs for city employees and dependents. You will present health education, apply behavior-change methods, and collaborate with EWAC and Wellness Ambassadors.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Behavioral Science or Public Health; CHES preferred. Travel up to 25% and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Behavioral Science or Public Health.
• No experience is required; related experience may substitute education.
• Master's degree preferred—minimum 1-year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Outline calendar of events targeting health risks for each work shift.
• Deliver health education programs and seminars for staff, dependents, and retirees.
• Collaborate with Wellness Ambassadors and stakeholders to disseminate wellness information.
• Lead wellness programs to improve health status and reduce costs.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Behavior Change

Group Facilitation

Bilingual

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Behavioral Science or Public Health

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CHES Certification

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Outline calendar of events targeting health risks for each work shift.
• Leverage health plans, wellness, and community resources.
• Ability to conduct presentations on health prevention issues such as: active living, healthy eating, stress reduction, and tobacco cessation.
• Collects data and performs research to assist in developing, pretesting, and evaluating health-related education techniques and materials.
• Schedules and presents health education programs/seminars for employee, dependent, and retiree populations.
• Prepares or assists with preparing health education pamphlets, visual aids or special projects.
• Assists with the activities of the Employee Wellness Advisory Council (EWAC).
• Collaborates with Wellness Ambassadors and other stakeholders to disseminate wellness information.
• Guide departmental site contacts in the planning, administration and development of wellness programs; key deliverables include creating a culture of wellness, engage high percentage of eligible population, improve health status, drive health risk migration and impact short-term disability, absenteeism and health care costs.
• Utilize your skill in behavior change methods (such as Motivational Interviewing) to encourage adopting habits conducive to a higher quality of life, emphasizing preventative care.
• Implement customized strategic wellness plans for city departments including goals and plan of action.
• Engage program participants in modifying high risk lifestyles or apply behavior change principles to changing and maintaining lifestyle behaviors.
• Provide reports on participation, activities and results to date.
• Assist in the planning, design, implementation, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive corporate health promotion programs (including but not limited to: health screenings/health fairs, awareness events and classes, health communications).
• Lead special projects and initiatives.
• Track and report performance measures including events delivered, participation, and outcomes.
• Provide coverage, as needed, for the City of Houston Wellness Center and assist with day-to-day operations as assigned.
• Meet the operational expectations and goals of the department executive team.
• Maintain current licensure in good standing; seek professional development.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with participants, peers, and supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort; the office environment is essentially normal with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

Education Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Behavioral Science or a related field such as Public Health.

Experience Requirements

No experience is required. Directly related professional experience in Public Health, Education or a closely related field may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Previous experience in management of fitness facilities, exercise physiology or closely related field preferred.”

License Requirements

Requires a valid Class C Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Preferences:

• CHES is preferred and must show proof of certifications and licensure.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Flexible shifts (need to cover any of 3 shifts on occasion). Ability to travel approximately 25% (may include overnight).
• Strong background in motivational interviewing and stages of change in relation to behavior modification programming required.
• Ability and creativity to develop promotional program material.
• Posses the ability to instruct health education and lead wellness programs.
• Positive attitude, professional, and self-initiator with excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to engage groups
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Experience providing 1:1 and small group Health Coaching.
• Strong conceptual, strategic and visionary skills.
• Knowledge of ROI outcomes.
• Awareness of sensitive issues that may arise working within government departments
• Coordination and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Master’s degree preferred—minimum 1-year related experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday