Hlth Educator 1

Do you desire to make a difference in your community and be off on most evenings and weekends? If so, this is the job for you!! Click HERE for Video

Public Health Educator, Level 1, 2, or 3

Posted Date: July 2, 2024 Closing Date: July 12, 2024

Position Type: 1 Full-Time Position

Location: Southwest Health District/1109 N. Jackson St, Albany, GA

Paygrade/ Salary: H-$39,124, I-$42,536, J-$46,290

Job Code: HCP030, HCP031, HCP032

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan, Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

General Nature of Work

• Provides leadership, technical assistance & training for the Adolescent Health & Youth Development program

• Develops strategies to achieve policy and systems change related to teenage pregnancy prevention

• Provides presentations to schools, churches, organizations, etc. as indicated by programmatic needs

• Provides training, teaching and evaluation at pre-selected community-based environments

• Requires travel to the other counties in our district

• Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.

• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in public health education from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview-must have official transcript prior to start date)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a master's degree in a related field such as MPH, , etc.

• Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health

• Skilled communicator and expertise in community engagement (i.e., stakeholders, parents, and youth)

• Computer skills (Office suite)

• Experience developing and working with budgets

• Analytical skills (experience understanding and presenting data)

• Experience working with youth while implementing evidence-based programs and services

State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview-must have official transcript prior to start date). Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver's license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Master's degree in public health education from an accredited college or university AND One year of public health education experience OR Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in public health education.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA09EJ

• Number of Openings: 1

• Shift: Day Job

• Internal Contact Name: Tischkia R Joiner

• Internal Contact Email: Tischkia.Joiner@dph.ga.gov

• Posting End Date: Jul 12, 2024