Public Health Educator II

IMDiversity Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grove is seeking a Public Health Educator II to coordinate health program presentations and education needs for the community. Under general direction, you will prioritize education initiatives and support various health projects.

Responsibilities include developing plans, training staff, evaluating programs, writing reports, and speaking before public groups to promote health education and inform the community. Some travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health education or a related field plus three years of experience in health education.
• Experience substituting for education: up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize health program presentations and education needs of the community.
• Develop, evaluate and coordinate plans and criteria for projects and activities.
• Train personnel and assist in evaluations.
• Write informational reports and conduct public information/education programs.
• Speak as a city representative before public groups.

Skills

Training methods

Effective communication

Public presentations

Needs assessments

Program evaluation

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in health education/related field

Job description

Public Health Educator II

locations
Grove Campus
time type
Full time

job requisition id
JR105227

About This Position

Job Description:

Public Health Educator II

Purpose:

Under general direction, coordinate and prioritize health program presentations and education needs of the community

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develop, evaluate and coordinate plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, program activities, etc.
• Train personnel.
• Assist in developing performance evaluations.
• Write informational reports.
• Speak as city representative before public groups.
• Conduct needs assessments.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness & accomplishment of goals.
• Evaluate needs assessment data to determine course of action i.e. training, new program, etc.
• Develop & conduct public information & education programs.
• Design visual presentation materials.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of training methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate community resources for client referral.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases and the appropriate treatments.
• Knowledge of functions and operations of interrelating departments, divisions and agencies.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing communicable disease control.
• Knowledge of contract language.
• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
• Skill in effectively communication and dealing with the public.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City departments, employees and the public.
• Skill in maintaining records.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Skill in giving public presentations.
• Skill in self-study and in the completion of assigned training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to health education, nursing or health related field, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to health education.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a max of four (4) years

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience Working with the WIC Program.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish
• Experience in training/educating large groups.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours.
• Ability to travel to locations throughout the state of Texas for job related purposes.
• Current Registered Dietitian
• Advanced Knowledge of and has implemented HHSC WIC policies and procedures

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Registered Dietitian