Health Educator II
Health Educator II - Grade 587
Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services. Essential Functions: - Conducts needs assessments, establishes priorities, designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards - Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating use of community services to promote the delivery of cost-effective health education services - Provides direct group or one-to-one health education services to members and the public - Reviews, develops, and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate, written and audio-visual health education materials - Consults with physicians and staff regarding related health education services - Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays, community health events, etc - Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV, nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required - Monitors performance of health education instructors and counselors - Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation, as assigned - Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities - This job has no supervisory responsibilities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two (2) years experience in the field of health education - Master's Degree in Public Health, Community Health Science, or Health Promotion OR Masters Degree in a health-related field, eligibility to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination and successful completion of the Certified Health Education specialist (CHES) examination within twelve (12) months of hire into a Health Educator II position - For specialization - content expertise or certification required - Previous experience in uncomplicated curriculum and materials development - Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning, group process theory, and application - Strong interpersonal and written communication skills - Knowledge of PC applications required - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment Schedule: This role Primarly works out of the Vallejo and Napa Facilities, but travel to Vacaville and Fairfield will be required, as well as occasional travel to Regional Offices. This role will require evening and weekend hours. Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends; will follow the contract for notification of schedule change.