WHO WE ARE
Wayne County is located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, and alongside the Detroit River. Our unique corner of Michigan offers a special blend of opportunities for residents and businesses. Wayne County is home to 34 cities and nine townships, each with its own distinctive character, and is the home to nearly 1.8 million residents. As a resident of Wayne County, you can enjoy services, support, and recreation, which makes the county a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We are committed to providing our communities with quality services and facilities that will make them thrive. If you are committed to serving our communities and residents, join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES
In the Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services, the Health Educator is responsible for developing and delivering health education programs and initiatives designed to promote healthy behaviors and improve the overall wellbeing of individuals and communities. The Health Educator is responsible for conducting educational sessions, creating informative materials, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and community partners to address public health issues effectively. The Health Educator will understand cultural differences and tailor health education materials and approaches to meet the needs of diverse populations and public health policies and initiatives that support health education. This position requires public speaking and could result in work that takes place on the weekend and outside of normal work hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's in Health Education, Public Health, or a related field; AND
• At least 3 years of experience in health education or a related role, which must include data collection and program evaluation.
Note: CHES (certified health education specialist) certification is preferred but not required. Additional equivalent experience or education may be used in lieu of the requirements at the discretion of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.
Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.
