Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County's natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as "Best in Class Winner" among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!
Job Summary:
The Health Education Supervisor serves as leader and mentor for Public Health Technicians. Plans, implements and evaluates health education by providing data driven activities that promote healthy behaviors, disease prevention and environmental safety. Designs, develops, implements and delivers public health education. Coordinates training and outreach. Serves as a liaison and assists medical professionals, community health partners, and individuals. Develops and executes marketing and promotional strategies. Performs research and develops reports. Makes referrals to other community resources. Performs outreach and recruitment for eligible participants.
Starting Wage: $27.55 per hour, full-time
Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)
County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
County-paid employee life insurance coverage
County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers
Responsibilities and Duties:
Manages the Public Health Technicians on projects, daily support services and learning and growth development.
Develops monthly social media and newsletter educational messaging by gathering health observation days, current programs and services offered. Directs community initiatives to provide accurate information and access to resources. Publicizes initiatives to improve healthy lifestyle choices.
Assesses health needs in the community through obtaining primary data, secondary data, and other evidence-informed sources. Works with Planning and Preparedness Team and Epidemiologist to analyze the data to identify priority populations and factors influencing health
Provides health and environmental hazard information, education, screening, testing, and referral services; Encourages clients to access care and treatment; Educates the public on health and environmental behaviors and community services available through the Public Health Department and other community resources.
Participates in the development of programs and strategies to prevent communicable and chronic diseases in the general public and among high-risk populations .
Coordinates community outreach events with all Health Department divisions, programs and services to promote services and resources available to the community
Develops and presents to community groups on public health topics such as chronic disease prevention and health risk reduction at worksites, schools, and community-based organization locations
Collaborates with external organizations to achieve health population goals
Drafts program policy and procedure manuals and updates manuals as required to accommodate changes in program guidelines and improved program processes.
Creates logic models and evaluation tools for evidence-based planning and measures.
Performs health education and/or other activities necessary during a public health emergency and other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Health Sciences or related field.
Minimum one (1) year experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, sexual and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred.
Minimum one (1) experience working in local level public health.
Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:
https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/637974740005930000
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