Health Educator II; Health ; Benson

CLASSIFIED:
Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.

OPENS:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026

CLOSES:
Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at anytime.

ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY: $19.00 to $20.05 hourly hourly dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

PLEASE NOTE:

Position is grant-funded, with continued employment dependent upon grant funding.

PLEASE NOTE:

All positions at Cochise County require a post offer, pre-employment background screening.

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in a public health setting; providing home visiting services, which include education, support and advocacy through public health programs to pregnant and postpartum women, and families with children up to the age of 2; conducts outreach to community organizations; may perform other related work as assigned. As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Uses established guidelines to evaluate and determine eligibility for the Health Start program; visits clients in their home; conducts health and developmental screenings for early identification of developmental delays, physical handicaps, or behavioral health needs and evaluates results; implements state-approved educational plans; provides preventive health and safety education; evaluates individuals and/or families for other health, economic, and social needs; maintains referral and outreach networks;

conducts marketing and outreach to increase services; provides referrals of other social programs to enrolled families; ensures accurate documentation and recordkeeping; follows and adheres to a state-approved curriculum when delivering home visiting services. Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education in public health, health care, medical care, early childhood, special education, elementary education, secondary education, social work, or closely related field PLUS one (1) year of related experience OR three (3) years of related experience including public health, health care, medical care, early childhood, special education, elementary education, secondary education, or social work.

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities of this classification may be considered.

Preference may be given to individuals who have home visiting experience and/or to individuals who read, write, and speak Spanish.

Working knowledge of:

• health education strategies and evidence-based home visiting practices;
• fundamental theories, concepts, and methods of health education;
• teaching and counseling methods applicable to health education;
• public health programs, functions, and services;
• basic health care practices and collection of health information;
• culturally responsive and family-centered service delivery;
• the principles of child learning and teaching skills;
• dynamics of social interaction and behavior.

Working skill in:

• communicating health information clearly and effectively to individuals and families;
• building rapport and establishing trusting relations with clients;
• gathering & evaluating data;
• implementing health…