PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR II

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government seeks a Public Health Educator II to oversee, direct, and develop community health education and training programs. The role involves planning, coordination, and evaluation of health education initiatives addressing chronic disease, cancer prevention, and tobacco education.

Requirements include a master's degree in a related field, plus three years of professional health education experience (two in supervision).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, health education, health science, health administration, or closely related health discipline.
• Three years of professional experience in health education, two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.
• Ability to supervise and direct health education programs and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates a variety of public health education programs which promote the preservation of health and the prevention of disease that includes chronic disease, cancer prevention and tobacco education.
• Plans and develops the health education component of Departmental programs.
• Plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises training programs for Health Department employees and community groups.
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the implementation of programs, including the preparation and distribution of educational materials and the presentation of workshops and lectures.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and develops plans for their improvement.
• Supervises health education staff including volunteers and student interns.
• Serves as a liaison with other government agencies and health organizations to coordinate and conduct community health education activities, such as lectures, presentations, health fairs, and community exhibits.
• Provides advice, consultation, and guidance to professional health care providers, community organizations, and others regarding community health education.
• Develops and writes community health education grant proposals and justifications.
• Prepares and monitors grants and operating budgets for health education programs.

Skills

Public health education

Public speaking

Grant proposals & budgets

Education

Master's degree in public health/health education/health science/health administration

Job description

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 28. Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

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.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, oversees, directs, and develops community health education and training programs.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates a variety of public health education programs which promote the preservation of health and the prevention of disease that includes chronic disease, cancer prevention and tobacco education.
• Plans and develops the health education component of Departmentalprograms.
• Plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises training programs for Health Department employees and community groups.
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the implementation of programs, including the preparation and distribution of educational materials and the presentation of workshops and lectures.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and develops plans for theirimprovement.
• Supervises health education staff including volunteers and studentinterns.
• Serves as a liaison with other government agencies and health organizations to coordinate and conduct community health education activities, such as lectures, presentations, health fairs, and community exhibits.
• Provides advice, consultation, and guidance to professional health care providers, community organizations, and others regarding community health education.
• Develops and writes community health education grant proposals andjustifications.
• Prepares and monitors grants and operating budgets for health educationprograms.

Examples of Other Duties

• Develops implementation plan for projects;
• Coordinates and monitors the implementation of theprojects;
• Assist with development of mediacampaign;
• Develops an evaluation plan for effectiveness of projects and presents findings; and
• Assist with the writing of Request for Proposal (RFP).
• 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.

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

Three years of professional experience in health education, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.

(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 and educational needs affecting communities. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of supervising and directing health education programs and personnel.

Skill in planning, organizing, and conducting educational programs. Skill in public speaking and lecturing. Skill in drafting reports, correspondence, and presentations. Skill in supervising health education staff. Skill in the preparation of grant and program proposals and budgets.

Ability to develop, organize, direct, and evaluate health education programs. Ability to establish effective working relationships with the general public, community groups, other health care organizations, and co-workers. Ability to coordinate education and training programs with the mission and goals of the Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

Knowledge of County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the programs, methods, and goals of the Department and other local health agencies.

Skill in coordinating and integrating health education and training programs into the general mission of the Department. Skill in developing and evaluating education and training 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.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Public Health Educator II

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

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 duties of this classification are generally sedentary, but require some traveling throughout the County and some lifting and carrying in the set up of educational displays and presentations.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employees in this classification are required to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.