Starting Pay: $25.5240 Hourly ($53,090)
Step A: $28.9784 Hourly ($60,275)
Step B: $29.8399 Hourly ($62,067)
Step C: $30.7904 Hourly ($64,044)
Step D: $31.7803 Hourly ($66,103)
Step E: $33.0731 Hourly ($68,792)
Step F: $34.2019 Hourly ($71,140)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in health education, public health or closely related field -AND- one (1) year of experience in health education, public health or public information activities;

-OR-

Master's degree in health education or public health.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle available for use on County business.
Willingness to work irregular hours on weekdays and weekends.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible position planning and organizing community health educational programs involving the dissemination of health information to the general public; promotes, organizes and guides various community health activities; develops programs in accordance with agency guidelines, procedures and goals; duties require extensive skill dealing with the public; works independently under general supervision; performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

• Plans, organizes and conducts health educational programs in generalized and specific programs;
• Develops, evaluates and distributes health information including press releases and other public information;
• Assists in the development and administration of an in-service education program 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 improvement and furthering of health education in the school systems;
• Maintains health education information and educational resources for use by other groups and employees of the health department;
• Works with individual/groups in promoting positive health behavior;
• Coordinates health education services among the Genesee County Health Department, hospitals, physicians, other health professionals and social agencies;
• Develops and coordinates implementation of special programs;
• Provides routine direction to other employees;
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.

Please see the attached job description for more details.