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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Health Education Specialist I/II - Substance Abuse Programs

Eureka, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$47K/yr - $71K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Health Education Specialist I/II to join the Department of Health and Human Services. This role involves planning and conducting health education programs, specifically focusing on substance use prevention in the community, and supporting various health promotion initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Plans, implements and evaluates public health education and disease prevention programs

Assists administrative and supervisory personnel in the planning, conduct and evaluation of health education aspects of departmental programs

Works with various community groups and organizations to encourage an interest in public health

Advises departmental personnel on the use of educational materials and techniques and the use of community resources

Organizes special health education programs, conferences, meetings and speaker's bureaus on health topics

Prepares periodic reports of educational program performance for grant funding; files grant reports with state or other granting agency

Performs individual health counseling for members of the public who have the disease or condition that is the subject of the health education program

Prepares publicity materials including news releases, pamphlets, newsletters and bulletins to publicize and explain health services and programs

Prepares educational materials for meetings and training sessions

Reviews published materials for readability and suitability for the department's acquisition and maintains a stock of educational materials for distribution

Prepares and maintains reports and other documentation of health education program activities

Maintains current knowledge of health education topics and issues and recommends improvements as appropriate

Qualification

Public health educationProgram managementGrant proposal writingData collectionChronic disease preventionCommunity engagementIndependent judgmentEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

Must possess a valid California driver's license

For specified assignments in the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program, incumbent must possess valid International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Certification

Health Education Specialist I: Equivalent to possession of a Master's degree with major coursework in health program education or a closely related field

Health Education Specialist II: In addition to the above, one year of experience in performing health education activities at a level equivalent to the County's class of Health Education Specialist I

Principles and practices of public health administration particularly related to public health education program implementation and teaching

Principles and practices of program management including development, funding, grant proposal and budget monitoring and program evaluation

Applicable County, state and federal guidelines and laws affecting public health education programs

Methods and procedures for evaluating program quality and effectiveness

Methods for collecting and compiling demographic and biostatistical information and data

Chronic diseases and disease prevention methods

Developing, implementing and coordinating public health education programs

Utilizing demographic and biostatistical data and information to evaluate community health education needs

Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines

Identifying program funding sources and preparing grant proposal applications

Evaluating the effectiveness of public health education programs and making sound recommendations for improvements

Representing the County in contacts with County officials, community and other agencies and the public

Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written correspondence

Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with County and departmental staff, community agencies and the public

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental: Full premium coverage for employees and all dependents

Vision: Full premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents

Life Insurance

Longevity Pay

Educational Reimbursement

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Bus Pass Program

Supplemental Life Insurance with guaranteed issuance period at time of hire

Flexible Spending Accounts

1 – 3 completed years of service = 12 days (192-hour cap)

4 – 10 completed years of service = 15 days (240-hour cap)

11 – 15 completed years of service = 20 days (320-hour cap)

16 – 20 completed years of service = 25 days (400-hour cap)

21+ completed years of service = 30 days (480-hour cap)

Employees earn 15 paid holidays per year (specific dates as defined in their specific Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)), including 2 personal holidays.

Employees earn 12 sick days per year with an unlimited cap on sick day accumulation.

The County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

County employees may be eligible for additional incentive pay, such as on-call pay, shift differential pay, locked facility pay, or annual uniform allowance, as defined in their specific MOU.