Position:

Community Health Educator II

Department:

Health

Division:

Promotion

Open Date:

October 13, 2009

Close Date:

October 28, 2009

Salary Range:

$17.35/Hour

Number of Openings:

2

Employment Type:

Full-time

General Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Health Promotion Bureau Manager, develops, implements, and evaluates health promotion intervention programs designed to build healthy communities within Davis County.

Example of Duties:
(Any one position does not include all of the duties listed; nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.) Recruits community organizations, resource people, and potential participants for support and assistance in program planning; develops a scope and sequence plan for a health education program; formulates appropriate and measurable program objectives and designs programs consistent with specified program objectives. Utilizes computerized health information retrieval system effectively; obtains health related data about social environments, growth and development factors; establishes effective consultative relationships with those requesting assistance in solving health related programs; infers needs for health education interventions based upon obtained community data. Develops a plan for coordinating health education services; facilitates cooperation between levels of program personnel; formulates practical modes of collaboration among health organizations, and organizes in-service training programs for teachers, volunteers, youth, and other appropriate personnel. Develops and implement plans to assess achievement of program objective(s); interprets results of program evaluations and infers implications for future program planning. Interprets concepts, purposes, and theories of health education; predicts the impact of societal value system on health education programs; selects a variety of communication methods and techniques in providing health information; fosters communication between health care providers and consumers. Develops press releases for newspapers, radio, and television promotion; acts as a public information consultant in developing strategies to market health department services to the public. General fields of prevention and control may be in the areas tobacco, alcohol, cancer, cardiovascular, and/or unintentional injury; other fields of intervention include work site health promotion, community coalitions, community outreach, and/or women’s health education. Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, Community or Public Health Education, plus two (2) years of related full-time experience in health promotion or health education; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:
Preference given for public health experience. Preference given for Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential from the National Commission for Health Education. Must pass a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) and National Criminal Identification Computer (NCIC) background investigation. Employees driving a personal vehicle while on county business must maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code. Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License. Provide personal transportation for on-the-job travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of: sources of health related information, survey techniques to acquire health data, behaviors that promote or compromise health, needs assessment techniques and analysis, individual and group learning methods, health education evaluation instruments, conflict reduction methods, effective strategies for conducting in-service training programs. This position may require the driving of a motor vehicle; skill in operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner; ability to insure motor vehicle is operating in a safe manner; knowledge of Utah motor vehicle rules and regulations. Ability to: develop and maintain timely program schedules, make group presentations, communicate effectively (orally and in writing), establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, students, civic organizations, county employees, and the public.

Important Information:
Davis County is a drug-free workplace. All successful applicants for positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen prior to employment. Position may be underfilled depending on the number of qualified applicants. Copy of complete college transcripts required with application. Current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and proof of automobile insurance required with application; applicants with a Utah Driver License can obtain an MVR through the State Driver’s License Division or through the Personnel Office.