Job Details

Health Educator

• $44,655 - $50,228
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Facilitates and delivers health education curriculum in a variety of settings to teach audiences about issue-specific health topics.
• Assists with program and community needs assessments and evaluates program outcomes using data gathered from program participants.
• Actively participates in community collaborative efforts to improve community health outcomes and support health education programs.
• May provide staffing support to topic-specific community workgroups or coalitions.
• Seeks and maintains appropriate certifications, trainings, and required education to deliver health education curriculum with fidelity and according to department work plans.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with diverse individuals, organizations, and other professionals to coordinate and improve health programs and services.
• Assists in the maintenance of health education and education resources for use by other groups and employees of the Health Department.
• May coordinate special health projects, programs, and/or presentations for specific audiences or topics.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in health education/promotion, community or public health, or a related educational field from a college or university of recognized standing; OR
• Associate Degree in health education/promotion, community or public health, or a related educational field from a college of recognized standing and two years of community outreach and/or education experience related to health promotion and education.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license with access to a reliable vehicle throughout the course of employment.
• Will be required to obtain necessary certifications and complete trainings for specific health education programs assigned.
• In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of computer technology, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective learning for diverse audiences.
• Emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with clients, community partners, and other agency personnel.
• Capable of accurately recording services and data within established timeframes.
• Able to assess situations, solve problems, and work effectively under stress and within deadlines.

Desired:

• Previous experience working with health promotion programs, particularly working with populations such as youth and families.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, objectives, and implementation strategies of health education programs.
• Understanding of structural influences on health, including the intersections of race and health, education and health, and income and health.