Adh Public Health Educator

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22106156

County: Ashley City: Crossett

Posting End Date: 07/05/24

Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,674.37

Division of Local Public Health

• Ashley County Local Public Health Unit

• CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences:

Extensive in-state and occasional overnight travel is required. A valid driver's license is required.

This position will service and may be located in any of the following counties: Arkansas, Ashley, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, and St. Francis.

Experience working with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) preferred.

Strong communication and presentation skills preferred.

Occasional heavy lifting may be required.

Hiring Official: K. Brown

Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov

• 501-661-2268

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Class Code: E047C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00

Summary

The Public Health Educator is responsible for developing health education projects and promoting health education awareness among schools, civic groups, communities, and training health educators. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Defines specific educational objectives for developing community awareness and support for public health programs and services through consultation with division directors and administrators. Designs and conducts community assessments to gauge community attitudes and awareness of health services, and analyzes statistical public health information, to define the need for developing and distributing educational media.

Plans and implements educational programs, and develops criteria, staffing, and material requirements to reach program objectives, departmental goals, and to address the public health problems of defined target groups. Evaluates the effectiveness of health education within assigned areas of responsibility, using pre and post program data to measure a program's effectiveness against pre-established goals and objectives. Collaborates with and provides technical assistance and advice to community groups, public agencies, and professional organizations, confers with schools and universities, provides training on program planning and evaluation, and develops and maintains resource files to accommodate requests for speakers, films, and literature. Conducts and/or arranges in-service training to keep departmental staff informed of current trends in public health education and the work of other agencies.

Dimensions

Frequent in-state travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education. Ability to plan, arrange, and conduct educational programs and service activities.

Ability to research, prepare, and/or explain educational or informational materials and literature. Ability to provide training and instructions. Ability to evaluate data and prepare reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree in health education or other program related fields. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

Must possess a valid Arkansas drivers license.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Arkansas