Health Educator is responsible for developing and designing health education programs meant to increase community awareness and knowledge. Conducts needs assessments and keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep program material current. Being a Health Educator develops, coordinates, and disseminates educational resources and materials. May provide health education outreach and consultation. Additionally, Health Educator requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Health Educator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Health Educator typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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POSITION: Health Educator
AGENCY: Licking County Health Department
Qualifications and Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of health education, ability to identify, develop, and deliver messages using a variety of communication strategies, methods, and techniques, engage in advocacy for health and health education/promotion, influence policy and/or systems change to promote health, health education, and wellness. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs. Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, or related field preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification preferred.
HOURS: Full Time: Monday – Friday, 8:00-4:30. Occasional evening and weekend hours.
SALARY: $22.44-$29.17/hr.
DUTIES: Promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Builds and leads coalitions and collaborates with other prevention and wellness programs. Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. May also serve as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Brianna Perkins, Interim Health Education Director by March 11, 2024
The Licking County Health Dept. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.44 - $29.12 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
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