Health Educator is responsible for developing and designing health education programs meant to increase community awareness and knowledge. Conducts needs assessments and keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep program material current. Being a Health Educator develops, coordinates, and disseminates educational resources and materials. May provide health education outreach and consultation. Additionally, Health Educator requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Health Educator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Health Educator typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ICPHD is looking for a health educator to create and bolster community outreach and education on public health initiatives.
Educator, nurses, and bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Health Educator
Department/Location: Iroquois County Public Health Department
Reports to: Public Health Administrator
FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
Prepared Date: October 2023
General Purpose of the Position: The Health Educator is tasked with facilitating and executing public health education programs, public relations, and community partner relations for the
Iroquois County Public Health Department (ICPHD).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates public health educational programs.
2. Conducts outreach to target populations and community partners.
3. Assists with management of the ICPHD website and social media accounts.
4. Participates in the preparation and dissemination of health education materials.
5. Conducts surveys and studies to evaluate and develop public health initiatives.
6. Provide public presentations promoting public health.
7. Demonstrates understanding of the organization's mission and values through behaviors which supports this.
8. Appropriately represents ICPHD and Iroquois County to other groups, organizations and the general public by demonstrating a positive attitude, progressive actions, professionalism, courtesy, discretion, and tact.
9. Ensures the accuracy of public information materials as appropriate.
10. Protects confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbally and/or in writing.
11. Is dependable and meets acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
12. Complies with all policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Must have excellent observation and assessment skills, good judgment, good oral and written communication skills and effective public relations skills.
2. Demonstrates ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with the general public, school officials, community leaders, members of the professional organizations and governmental officials.
3. Possesses ability to use own initiative in planning and executing services. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
4. Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.
5. Ability to operate audio and visual equipment.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and is in good working condition. Documentation of current automobile insurance coverage is required.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:
1. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, office facsimile and document imaging technology.
2. Ability to learn and utilize online portal systems.
3. Able to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
4. Social media savvy.
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Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person