Health Educator jobs in Muskegon, MI

Seeking a full-time organized, detailed oriented, pragmatic, and collaborative Public Health Educator to join the community health team based in either our Wexford or Mecosta County Office.

General Responsibilities

· Under general supervision and in collaboration with the Community Health Division and Health Education team, this position will support community engagement to promote healthy lifestyles around topics including but not limited to: chronic disease prevention, tobacco cessation, diabetes prevention, nutrition, physical activity, and other general health/wellness topics as appropriate.

· Responsible for program planning, implementation, and evaluation with a variety of age groups and demographics, including 1:1 direct service and/or group/classroom education.

· Some program data entry required using various software applications including Electronic Health Record.

· Programming includes evidence-based community education and outreach specific to chronic disease and general health education outreach and programming on a variety of health topics.

· This position may provide programming across multiple counties.

Minimum Requirements

· Bachelor's Degree in Health education or public health related degree.

· Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential preferred.

· Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with the public and other employees on projects requiring a team approach.

· Strong written & oral communication & strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to engage with diverse groups required.

· Basic understanding of computer technology required.

· Experience in community level programming or collaborative partnership work preferred.

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

· Customer Service

· Communication

· Responsibility and Accountability

· Positive Attitude

· Integrity

What we offer:

· Family-first company culture

· 13 Paid Holidays

· Paid Days Off (PDO)

· 3 Personal Days

· Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from

· Dental and Vision

· MERS Retirement Plan

· Professional Development opportunities

· Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

· Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave

District Health Department #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.30 - $31.62 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• program planning: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CHES Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cadillac, MI 49601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person