Public Health Educator-Public Health Services District: Tuba City, AZ

Salary: $40,631.00 /Year

Note: This position is located in Tuba City, AZ. Under general supervision, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates public health education, promotion programs and community outreach activities; performs related work as assigned.

Typical duties:

(Illustrative Only)
• Plans, develops and presents health education and training programs and lessons
• Evaluates programs
• Develops and/or revises curriculum modules as necessary
• Participates in the development of marketing and promotional goals and strategies
• Refers clients to other support services such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services, as appropriate
• Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials
• Maintains current knowledge based on specific health issues, particularly in area of expertise
• Coordinates and collaborates with community-based organizations, public agencies, coalitions, schools and other appropriate facilities to implement the health education programs
• Maintains accurate records, data, and documentation of all program results for program updating and evaluation
• May assist in the coordination of activities of consultants, subcontractors, agencies, schools, and other providers involved in specific programs
• May assist in writing grant proposals and identifying funding for programs
• May lead, guide and train staff/student employees, interns and/or volunteers performing related work
• May conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable laws
• May participate in the recruitment of volunteers or interns
• Performs related duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include: driving; working with and around others, co-workers, clients, agencies, etc.; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer input and driving; vision acuity (near/far); hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; touch/finger dexterity for computer work.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in health education or a closely related field and one year of professional health education or health promotion experience or experience in a public health department; OR, any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report. Fingerprint clearance may be required.

This position is safety sensitive.

This position is exempt from overtime.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with prior health education experience; good communication (written and verbal) skills and relationship building expecially with Native Americans; excellent time management skills; and, knowledge of health issues related to dental health. Preference for bilingual (Navajo and English).

Preferences: Experience teaching health-related topics, experience working with community collaboration, experience with data collection and program reporting, and bi-lingual (Navajo and English).

Note: This position is funded through a Navajo Nation Oral Health Services Agreement grant and is contingent upon such funding.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Working knowledge of:
- Methods and techniques to teach/train adult learners including computer aided instructional materials
- Curriculum development and health education theory and practice
- Core public health functions
- Health education programs, policies and procedure
- Marketing strategies, processes and available resources
- Federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms
- Federal and state laws pertaining to program compliance
- Culturally diverse populations and low income individuals
- Community resources

• Skill in:
- Developing educational programs
- Organizing resources and establishing priorities

• Ability to:
- Conduct literature searches
- Obtain public media coverage of health problems
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, community groups and the public

Benefits Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes: (Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated bases. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits).

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Wellness Program
• Credit Union membership
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance

To apply:

https://governmentjobs.com/jobseekers/doApply.cfm/?ID=528045&topheader=coconino