Community Health Educator jobs in Columbus, OH

Job Posting

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, Director of Health Promotion by December 19, 2024.

The Licking County Health Dept. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.44 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, OH 43055: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person