Public Health Educator II

Go here to apply: https://www.caldwellcountync.org/448/Employment
The primary purpose of the Caldwell County Health Department is to deliver public health services in Caldwell County.

The Public Health Educator at the Caldwell County Health Department is responsible for assessing individual and community needs for health education as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating effective health education programs, and participating in community health education programs. The primary purpose of this position is Public Health Preparedness Coordinator, which develops the public health disease surveillance infrastructure and ensures that the Caldwell County Health Department is prepared to respond to disease outbreaks and biological threats to our community. This leadership role will enable the Health Department to develop competence and expertise to protect our citizens’ health and well-being.

Public Health is a first responder agency for natural disasters (e.g. hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, winter storms), naturally occurring infectious disease outbreaks (e.g. influenza, SARS), technological hazards (hazardous materials releases, critical infrastructure disruptions), and terrorist incidents. This position, like all other positions within the Department may be required to participate in any emergency response activities as deemed necessary by the Health Director or his/her designee. This position reports directly to the Incident Commander as an additional Public Information Officer (PIO). Availability during emergencies and exercises is required.

Examples of Duties Performed

• Manages and carries out duties related to Maternal and Infant Mortality (within several health dept program areas)
• Assists Maternity, Clinical and Child Health on issues related to infant mortality.
• Work with RESTART and Mental Health providers to ensure patients are using services.
• Conduct Community Health Assessment for long-range planning and submit it to DHHS, Board of Health, county commissioners, etc.
• Seeks funding sources and submits grant requests.
• Advises and assists other public health personnel in planning and carrying out the educational components of agency programs.
• Prepares, selects, assembles and distributes health educational and informational materials to local agencies, organizations and other individuals and groups interested in health programs and problems.
• Visits schools, community organizations, professional groups and local health departments to advise on methods of developing interest and participation in public health programs.
• Assists in planning, developing and conducting workshops, conferences and training opportunities for professional and lay groups.
• Performs administrative duties such as health education budget estimates, personnel evaluation, inventory of supplies and materials and requests as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment Standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of display techniques and skill in the arrangement of exhibits. The ability to work effectively with people on all educational levels and to maintain effective working relationships with local health departments, community agencies, and the public. Considerable knowledge of community assessment, health education program planning and evaluation procedures. Good communication and public speaking skills, ability to motivate others, good physical health and a valid NC state driver’s license.

Minimum Education and Experience

A masters degree in public health education or in public health work with a major in public health education and two years experience in public health education; graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education and four years experience in public health education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,606.00 - $54,047.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations