Health Educator jobs in Utah

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

Grade 19: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a B.S. degree in Health Science, Public Health, Community Health, or other closely related field; AND two (2) years of full-time paid professional employment in community or public health, PLUS CHES eligible;
OR

Grade 17: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a B.S. degree in Health Science, Public Health, Community Health, or other closely related field; AND one (1) year of full-time paid professional employment in community or public health, PLUS CHES eligible.

Substitutions on a year-for-year basis – Additional graduate study in a public or community health program for the required full-time paid professional employment requirement.

Minimum Qualifications (Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Must:
● Have considerable knowledge of public health education models, behavior change theories, and primary prevention techniques;
● Be skilled in computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, internet, and email use;
● Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
● Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers;
● Have skills in program planning and evaluation, and considerable knowledge of public health trends, methods, and procedures;
● Have the ability to work with public officials, attend meetings and assist in liaison efforts with community partners and agencies;
● Be able to maintain a cooperative working relationship with co-workers and those contacted during the course of the work day;
● Have public speaking and presentation ability;
● Maintain confidentiality of all records and information;
● Understand and follow Bear River Health Department policies and procedures.

Special Qualifications

Must:
● Be able to pass a full background check and drug screening;
● Possess or be able to obtain a valid Utah Driver License at the time of employment;
● Be able to provide your own transportation;
● Be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to perform strenuous activities requiring flexibility and stamina, and overall general good health;
● Have a flexible schedule and be available for scheduled work in the evenings and/or weekends and holidays as the job requires.

General Summary of Duties 

● Assess community needs and capacity for health education programs;
● Plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs;
● Research health education topics;
● Advocate for health education, policy, and laws, that enables healthy people in healthy communities;
● Communicate health education to diverse populations and groups through public speaking, electronic and written methods;
● Provide personal and program leadership in health education;
● Manage health education program plans;
● Provide ethical and professional conduct to community and co-workers;
● Mobilize community partnerships;
● Responds to public health emergencies;
● Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Duties Relevant to Position

● Serve as a support staff to implement tobacco civil hearings;

● Assist tobacco program coordinator to issue tobacco retailer permits to sell products in the Bear River Health district;

● Plan, implement, evaluate program goals and objectives in the annual tobacco prevention & control plan;

● Conduct inspections at tobacco retail permit holders in the Bear River Health District;

● Conduct retailer directed interventions;

● Inform and educate retailers, law enforcement, cities,
● Business licensing, counties and other related state and local partners on compliance to Utah tobacco and e-cigarette laws;

● Establish partnerships with tobacco specialty businesses and general tobacco businesses in the Bear River Health District;

● Plan, implement, and evaluate tobacco policies with various groups and populations;

● Facilitate tobacco cessation activities including classes with various groups and populations;

● Facilitate Prime for Life Minor in Possession (MIP) and Driving under the Influence (DUI) classes;

● Enhance skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities; mobilize
● Community partnerships with city planners and business licensing staff;

● Plan, implement, and organize
● Tobacco enforcement and retailer directed interventions reporting, licensing, and payments in Quickbase system;

● Complete contract and/or program reporting.

This is a full-time, benefited position with participation in Utah Retirement Systems 

Office location in our Brigham City building instead of Logan could be negotiated with qualified applicants.