Health Education Specialist

One current vacancy within the Health & Human Services Agency, located in Tulare. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

This position is within the Public Health Department and offers the opportunity to work with public and private sector representatives. This position works closely with community and faith-based groups, businesses, non-profits, clinics, and government agencies.

Plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned health support staff members; conduct health related educational presentations; prepare Health Education materials such as articles, reports, pamphlets, visual aids and exhibits; implement new programs or improve existing ones; establish and maintain liaison with community groups, agencies and individuals; confer with school administrators, physicians, nurses and teachers to develop adequate Health Education programs; conduct community surveys in order to determine Health Education needs; provide information and respond to inquiries from general public; address various community groups concerning matters pertinent to Health Education; provide in-service training for health department staff; research, review and maintain files of current public Health Education literature, statistical information and legislative activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Health Education or a related field, OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Health Education or related field, AND one (1) year of related Health Education experience.

Knowledge of: Educational methods and theory for development of training modules; Health Education planning and public health philosophy as related to program planning; math sufficient to interpret statistical data, prepare budgets and project material costs for programs; research and evaluation methods.

Skill/Ability to: Plan, organize and conduct public Health Education presentations; speak effectively before groups for the purpose of providing information; formulate program goals and objectives; write clear, concise and accurate grant proposals, reports, news releases, and evaluations; develop survey tools and evaluate Health Education program success; facilitate group process activities by applying methods for problem solving; read and interpret public health laws, professional journals and research papers; develop and implement new Health Education programs; communicate with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds in a tactful, patient manner; coordinate work with other departments; accomplish project goals.

DESIRABLE STANDARDS

Skill/Ability: To speak, read, and write in a designated second language in addition to English.

Experience: Implementing health programs; delivering lifestyle improvement programs; working in clinical setting (interacting with licensed medical staff), working with organizations on healthy policies; and working with, training, or supporting community leaders.

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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