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TITLE

HEALTH EDUCATOR 

UNION

AFSCME 496.01  

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time  

OPEN DATE

6/13/2024  

CLOSED DATE

06/27/2024  

LOCATION

Health Department  

DESCRIPTION

Starting Pay: $27.4553 Hourly ($57,107) After 1st Year: $28.2954 Hourly ($58,854) After 2nd Year: $29.1705 Hourly ($60,675) After 3rd Year: $30.0799 Hourly ($62,566) After 4th Year: $31.0600 Hourly ($64,605) After 5th Year: $32.0755 Hourly ($66,717)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs broad health education functions in assigned areas of responsibility; works independently under supervision; performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health or Health Care (Health Care Education Option).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess valid Michigan driver's license. Must have vehicle available for use on County business. Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours on weekdays and weekends.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Plans, organizes and conducts health education programs throughout the County in generalized or specific programs;
• Develops, evaluates and distributes health information including press releases and other public health information materials;
• Assists in the development and administration of in-service education programs for health department employees;
• Consults with community organizations in the development and administration of specialized health education programs;
• Works with school administrators and teachers in the development, improvement and furthering of health education in school systems;
• Maintains health education information and educational resources for use by outside groups and employees of the health department;
• Works with individuals and groups in promoting positive health behavior;
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and objectives of a public health program;

Working knowledge of public and personal health, public health administration, communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal, infant, child, school and environmental health;

Knowledge of current social and economic problems pertaining to public health;

Knowledge of community health problems and community resources which can be used in meeting these problems;

Ability to plan, organize and develop a public health education program;

Ability to arouse the public interest in the improvement of health conditions within the community;

Ability to work with community organizations in the development of health education programs;

Ability to work effectively