Health Educator

Job Summary
The Health Educator shall be responsible for developing and implementing health promotion, education initiatives for population health and assisting with internal and external communication efforts including public and media relations in conjunction with the Director of Communications. These initiatives have a focus on strengthening community-based partnerships involving multiple public and private organizations and agencies to address the identified community health priorities in Franklin County. He/she also oversees the Franklin County Health Department Facebook page (per Franklin County guidelines) and must have writing and proofreading ability. The individual must be a creative, self-motivator with excellent communication skills due to frequent contact with community, leaders and clients. Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high stress are key characteristics for success in this position. Essential Functions

Assist with the development and implementation of multiple strategies, initiatives and activities that promote health and prevent disease, in settings including, but not limited to Health Department buildings/sites, homes, community organizations, businesses, schools, and the community.
Researches and prepares material for publication on health-related and public health issues.
Assists with management of social media, including reviewing information for posting.
Create and update advertising, publications, internet/intranet and other communications. Review publications for appropriate audience, including but not limited to, reading level, topic sensitivity, message relativity.
Assists with and develops business communications, mailings, press releases, advertising copy, marketing and other promotional materials.
Types, formats, proofreads, and edits correspondence and other documents.
Update forms/software programs to be current with Franklin County brand guidelines.
Positively represent organization at programs and functions to promote Franklin County.
Order promotional materials for events and as needed.
Research and retrieve information regarding evidence-based health promotion and health education initiatives, programs and activities from a variety of trainings and resources.
Design and conduct health educational programs for the Department, community organizations, and members of the general public and other professionals.
Develop and promote health related materials and information that are accurate, culturally appropriate and educationally sound.
Work with the Assistant Health Director in gathering, organizing and maintaining data for program and grant monitoring, evaluation and improvement.
Assist in the development and coordination of community and agency partnerships, initiatives, programs and events to address identified community health priorities and improve population health; develop and implement processes to ensure public involvement and input.
Collaborate with the community and across the Department to assess population health needs.
Ensure accuracy, completeness and quality of data for health promotion and disease prevention, evaluation and quality improvement efforts.
Contribute to a work environment where continuous quality improvements in service and professional practice are pursued.
Promote the community"s understanding of, and advocacy for, policies and activities that will improve community"s health.
Assist in policy development by gathering relevant information, developing policy options, and assisting with impact analysis of options on services and population health.
Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.
Adhere to ethical principles, HIPAA, and Franklin County Health Department policy in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information.
Perform public health emergency response duties as assigned and consistent with training provided, in response to threats to the public"s health consistent with job classification.
Complete environmental and disease investigation as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the principles and procedures of public health and/or health care delivery;
Knowledge of educational principles;
Knowledge of exercise safety and ability to teach exercise classes;
Knowledge in research principles, data collection and evaluation;
Knowledge in community organizing.

SKILLS:
Skill in oral and written communication;
Skill in building collaborative community consensus and action;
Skill in recruitment of individuals for participation;
Skills necessary to professionally interact with community members, professional contacts, and agency leadership.

ABILITIES:
Ability to model behaviors for staff, customers, and public in loyalty, integrity, appearance and work habits;
Ability to recognize and work with people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyle;
Ability to meet physical demands worksheet requirements.
Certifications, Licenses, & Education/Experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Maintains current CPR certification;
Possess valid driver"s license;
Minimum of ICS 100, 700, 200 and 800 (after hire).

REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:
Associates Degree in exercise, education or related health care field;
or three to five years related experience and/or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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