HEALTH EDUCATOR (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)
Genesee County
Starting Pay: $27.8673 Hourly ($57,964)
Step A: $28.7197 Hourly ($59,737)
Step B: $29.6082 Hourly ($61,585)
Step C: $30.5308 Hourly ($63,504)
Step D: $31.5260 Hourly ($65,574)
Step E: $32.5567 Hourly ($67,718)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health or Health Care (Health Care Education Option).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess valid Michigan driver's license.
Must have vehicle available for use on County business.
Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours on weekdays and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
JOB SUMMARY: Performs broad health education functions in assigned areas of responsibility; works independently under supervision; performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, organizes and conducts health education programs throughout the County in generalized or specific programs.
- Develops, evaluates and distributes health information including press releases and other public health information materials.
- Assists in the development and administration of in-service education programs for health department employees.
- Consults with community organizations in the development and administration of specialized health education programs.
- Works with school administrators and teachers in the development, improvement and furthering of health education in school systems.
- Maintains health education information and educational resources for use by outside groups and employees of the health department.
- Works with individuals and groups in promoting positive health behavior.
- Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
Please see the attached job description for more details.