Public Health Educator I - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government seeks a public health education professional to address tobacco prevention, cannabis prevention and cessation, and health promotion in the community.

The role focuses on developing educational programs, delivering trainings to diverse audiences, and evaluating program effectiveness through pre/post testing and performance metrics. Evening/outreach events and county-wide outreach are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, health science, health administration, or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience in health education, with two years in planning and developing programs.
• Additional experience may substitute for education year-for-year up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Lead cannabis prevention education initiatives and healthy decision making.
• Deliver targeted trainings to staff, healthcare providers, parents, students, and educators.
• Create and distribute evidence-based cannabis education materials.
• Conduct community outreach events to provide cannabis prevention education.
• Advise schools and partners to enhance cannabis prevention and health promotion.
• Implement pre/post testing and track key performance measures.

Skills

Public health education

Public speaking

Oral and written communication

Diverse populations

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Job description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Under general supervision, assesses the health education needs of the community and individuals and plans, develops, implements and conducts public health education related to tobacco prevention and cessation, electronic smoking devices and treatment options that promote the preservation of health and prevention of disease.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Leads the development and implementation of public health education initiatives focused on cannabis prevention and healthy decision making.

• Delivers targeted trainings for Health Department staff, healthcare providers, parents, students, school administrators and educators, and community organizations to strengthen cannabis prevention efforts.

• Creates and distributes evidence based educational materials addressing cannabis risks and prevention.

• Conducts outreach at community events, providing on site cannabis prevention education.

• Advises and supports schools, healthcare providers, community partners, and local organizations to enhance community wide cannabis prevention and health promotion.

• Implements pre/post testing and tracks key performance measures to assess program effectiveness and guide improvements.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, health science, health administration, or a closely related health discipline;

plus

three years of professional experience in health education, two years of which are in the planning and developing of public health education programs

(Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of public health education.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of health education program development, implementation, and assessment.

• Thorough knowledge of the use and development of educational resources and materials.

• Thorough knowledge of current health issues especially related to cannabis use and onset and progression of chronic diseases and educational needs affecting communities.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of supervising and directing health education programs.

• Skill in planning, developing and conducting educational programs.

• Skill in public speaking and lecturing. Skill in effective oral and written communications.

• Skill in working with diverse populations and understanding the impact of social determinants of health on chronic diseases as related to cannabis use

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with schools, community groups, other health care providers and co-workers.

• Ability to prepare, organize and conduct health education programs.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with the general public, community groups, other health care organizations, and co-workers.

• Ability to learn County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (FullPerformance)

• Knowledge of County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Skill in developing and conducting health education programs.

• Skill in working with the general public, community groups, health care organizations, and co-workers.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification requires driving throughout the county to provide outreach and education in the community, carrying/carting materials and lifting of supplies year round. Attendance at some evening and weekend outreach events is required.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.