Employment

The Woodford County Health Department is accepting applications for contractual employment for a full time Health Educator/Prevention Specialist-Personal Services Contract position.

 

General Duties include:

• Collaborate with schools to educate students, faculty and families about physical, mental, and social health

• Speak at parent cafes and other community events about a variety of health topics

• Foster relationships with community partners to support and bolster health education

• Craft materials (presentations, flyers, handouts, etc.) to spread health information and advertise WCHD services

• Perform a leading role in the Youth Engagement Project

• Help organize community coalitions in Prevention activities

• Develop and/or implement programs for identified at-risk populations according to risk and protective factors

• Act as a supplemental educator for health-related topics in schools. This position would serve as a resource ready to assist the schools as needed, by participating or providing guidance/consultation on campaigns (like for Sources of Strength).

• Provide resources, information, and education on a variety of health topics for youth, adults, and families. Ex. parent cafes, lunch and learns, handouts social media posts, puberty, health hygiene and social health (friendships, family)

• Develop resources for a variety of at-risk populations such as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, low SES, and others

• Research and identify new sources of funding and grant opportunities

• Represent Health Department at health fair opportunities and other community events

• Assists with community health assessment and community health improvement plan to be completed every 3 – 5 years

• Serve as School Community Health Education Coordinator and provides health education prevention programs/activities in the schools and to the general public.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in the field of public health, health and human services, public safety or other related field that may be applicable. Must have 1 year of health, human services, or public safety experience. Substitution: Master's degree will substitute for 1 year of the required experience. A professional license in the health or human service field will substitute for an additional year of experience.

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Salary: $30/hour – Agency Benefits provided.

Apply at https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS. Completed application must be submitted by September 5, 2024. Transcripts must be provided before the close date if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded. Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.