job Jan 08 2012

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR Community Health

Knox County Health Department

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR

Community Health

Health Department

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION: The purpose of this classification is to plan, coordinate, administer, and evaluate population-based health education programs with a specific focus on the elimination of health disparities. The Public Health Educator will facilitate neighborhood-level community engagement and planning processes to improve health and quality of life, and will perform other duties as assigned by the Director.     

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned. Assesses individual and community needs for health education; develops and analyzes data; identifies behaviors. Plans effective community interventions, based on CDC’s “best practices” and evidence based recommendations; formulates measurable program outcomes and selects strategies; provides technical assistance to community groups. Implements health education programs; provides presentations of education programs; selects best methods and media to implement program plans. On occasion, may be required to oversee the assignments of clerical support and student interns. Evaluates the effectiveness of program; develops plans to assess achievement of program goals; develops and inventory of existing valid and reliable tests and survey instruments; evaluates the applicability of resource materials; monitors programs through evaluations; establishes different methods for distribution educational materials. Communicates health and education needs, concerns and resources to the public; develops and maintains a working relationship with the media, radio, television, newspaper; designs and prepares brochures, bullets and news releases; plans and prepares materials for special projects; selects, writes, illustrates, edits, compiles and/or supplies health education materials for use by organization and individuals. Coordinates health education services among community agencies; organizes in-service training programs for teachers, volunteers and other interest personnel. Serves as a resource person in health education; analyzes requests for information; serves as a consultant on public health concerns to staff, community, professional, faith-based, training and civic groups. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field reading professional literature, journals and attending related seminars and conferences. 

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responds to and reports immediately if called upon by local, regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Department of Health.  Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings as available for continuing professional education.  Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Public Health Education, or a related field; certification as a Health Education Specialist preferred, with a minimum of three to five years of program development experience and administration (or similar); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.  May be required to maintain a state of Tennessee licensure/certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines and audio/visual equipment, such as a computer, printer, copy machine, facsimile machine, calculator, telephone, slide projector, overhead projector, camera, television, or VCR. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently.  Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary or mildly work.  Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of twenty to forty pounds.

SALARY:  $38,396.89 annually

DEADLINE:  Applications must be received in the office by January 19, 2012 (4:30 p.m.)

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete an application or for an interview, please contact the Department of Human Resources.  Some accommodations take several days to arrange.  Please notify us early to make the arrangements

Non-discrimination:  Knox County prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, and disability status.

APPLY TO:

Knox County Human Resources, Room 360, City/County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Knox County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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