HEALTH EDUCATOR – COMMUNITY
(sample 2)

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, the community health educator plans, develops, implements and evaluates district-wide comprehensive health education programs; provides technical and in-service training; conducts community health assessments; and performs related work as required.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define specific educational objectives for developing community awareness and support for public health programs and services through consultation with division directors and administrators.
• Design and conduct community assessment to gauge community attitudes toward and awareness of health services; analyze statistical public health information, local demographics, social-cultural trends and other data to define the need for developing and distributing educational media.
• Plan and implement educational programs, develop criteria, staffing and material requirements to reach program objectives, departmental goals and to address the public health problems of defined target groups; coordinate activities with other agencies and groups to achieve greater impact, avoid duplication and enhance the effectiveness of the public health education effort.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health education within assigned areas of responsibility, using pre- and post-program data to measure a program’s effectiveness against pre-established goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with and provide technical assistance and advice to community groups, public agencies and professional organizations; confer with schools and universities, provide training on program planning and evaluation; develop and maintain resource files to accommodate requests for speakers, films and literature.
• Participate in public education and information efforts to increase awareness and understanding of health programs, services and activities.
• Conduct and/or arrange in-service training for departmental staff to keep staff informed of current trends in public health education and the work of other agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skills:

Possess knowledge of departmental/divisional policies and procedures.

Possess knowledge of principles of health behavior, preventive medicine and epidemiology.

Plan, implement and evaluate programs to impact attitudes, knowledge and behaviors for improved health.

Operate a personal computer and utilize a variety of software programs including word processing and desktop publishing.

Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.

Communicate orally in a clear, concise manner, tailoring the message to the intended audience.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience:

Two years of full-time experience in health education or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in health education or a closely related field.

Certification Preferred: CHES preferred.

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