Public Health Educator I Job at Cumberland County, NC
Position Overview
This position is being reposted and previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply
The Public Health Educator plans, implements and provides some administrative work for the Health Education Division, as well as health education services directly to the citizens of Cumberland County.
This position implements evidence-based programs, represents the Cumberland County at community partnership meetings, and/or health fairs or other community engagement activities including but not limited to educational visual exhibits, workshops, and displaying posters.
This position is vital in collecting health and community data to be used in planning public health and public health educational programs.
Examples of Duties
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and/or prepare presentations with fidelity to curriculum or model or health education program topics.
- Identify educational needs, initiate community problem-solving, design, recommend and implement health education and prevention strategies.
- Complete training in selected evidence-based health promotion programming.
- Recruit and retain participants for prevention and health promotion programs using both the Cumberland County Department of Public Health clinic and other community partners for resources.
- Train community partners in health education programs as appropriate.
- Coordinate community health education programs with Public Health Department's treatment services.
- Serve as a resource person to school nurses, health and physical education teachers, vocational education teachers and guidance counselors.
- Analyze national, state and local data; assist in the composition of the Community Health Assessment (CHA), State of the County Health (SOTCH), and Community Action Plans (CAP) for submission to the community, Board of Health and NC DHHS.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university and completion of one year of on-the-job training as a public health educator.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of assigned area of responsibility, the principles and practices of public health, community assessment, program development/planning/evaluation, and the methods and techniques of disseminating health information the public.
- Experience and comfort implementing comprehensive, evidence-based health promotion topics including nutrition, chronic diseases, maternal and child health, unwanted pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention, health promotion and other health topics.
- Experience engaging and working with diverse populations.
- Experience in tailoring health education programs to target populations' needs.
- Strong communication skills. Must write and speak effectively and ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
- Strong presentation, training and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people of all educational levels
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of community resources in Cumberland County.
- General knowledge of the functions of community health agencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, and the general public.
- Ability to coordinate program activities and to develop work schedules.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
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Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.
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