Drug and Injury Prevention Program Health Educator (Public Health Educator I)

Duties: Advises and assists nurses, physicians, social workers, and other health care personnel in planning and implementing education components of the agency programs. Prepares, selects, assembles, and distributes health education and informational materials to agencies, schools, organizations, and other groups interested in health program and problems. Visits schools, community organizations, professional groups, and private organizations to share information, advise on particular program and health activities, and help in developing interest and participation in the health program. Provides consultative services to teachers, principals, day care centers, community organizations, private companies, and other public agencies on methods and means to implement and educate students, employees, or the public on a variety of health education topics. Serves as the media liaison and contact for a particular health program; prepares and releases feature stories to the public for informational and educational purposes. Plans, develops, and conducts workshops, sessions, and training opportunities for public groups. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education activities. Knowledge of modern educational theory and techniques in the field of public health education. Knowledge of graphics and journalistic principles and methods of preparing promotional materials, exhibits, and publications in public health education. Ability to design a variety of materials to promote a particular public health program. Ability to be innovative and creative in developing public health education activities. Ability to work effectively with a variety of people on all educational levels. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, private organizations, public sector groups, news media, and the general public. Ability to write and speak effectively and to stimulate interest and cooperation among various groups in implementing a public health education program.

Typical Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university and completion of one year of on-the-job training (OJT) as a public health educator. Trainee: Graduation from four-year college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of overdose prevention, harm reduction practices, and substance use education. Supplemental Information Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy. This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. These documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.

Benefits: We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee! You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work? We offer Health Insurance (United Health Care) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of. Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense. We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist! Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues. 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off. Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required. Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%. Longevity pay beginning at five years of service. We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care. Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.