Injury Prevention Public Health Educator - Health and Human Services

Injury Prevention Public Health Educator - Health and Human Services (1225)

Under general supervision, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates public health education, promotion programs and community outreach activities; performs related work as assigned.

Note: This position is grant funded through Arizona Department of Health Services, Maternal and Child Health (Title V).

• Plans, develops and presents health education and training programs and lessons
• Evaluates programs
• Develops and/or revises curriculum modules as necessary
• Participates in the development of marketing and promotional goals and strategies
• Refers clients to other support services such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services, as appropriate
• Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials
• Maintains current knowledge based on specific health issues, particularly in area of expertise
• Coordinates and collaborates with community-based organizations, public agencies, coalitions, schools and other appropriate facilities to implement the health education programs
• Maintains accurate records, data, and documentation of all program results for program updating and evaluation
• May assist in the coordination of activities of consultants, subcontractors, agencies, schools, and other providers involved in specific programs
• May assist in writing grant proposals and identifying funding for programs
• May lead, guide and train staff/student employees, interns and/or volunteers performing related work
• May conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable laws
• May participate in the recruitment of volunteers or interns
• Performs related duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include driving; working with and around others, co‑workers, clients, agencies, etc.; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer input and driving; vision acuity (near/far); hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; touch/finger dexterity for computer work.

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in health education or a closely related field and one year of professional health education or health promotion experience or experience in a public health department; OR
• Associate degree with major coursework in health education or a closely related field and two years of professional health education or health promotion experience or experience in a public health department; OR
• Three years of professional health education or health promotion experience or experience in a public health department; OR
• Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report. Fingerprint clearance may be required.
• This position is non‑exempt.
• This position is safety sensitive.

• Currently certified NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Technician
• Public Speaking experience
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaker)

• Methods and techniques to teach/train adult learners including computer‑aided instructional materials
• Curriculum development and health education theory and practice
• Core public health functions
• Health education programs, policies and procedure
• Marketing strategies, processes and available resources
• Federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms
• Federal and state laws pertaining to program compliance
• Culturally diverse populations and low income individuals
• Community resources

• Developing educational programs
• Organizing resources and establishing priorities

• Conduct literature searches
• Obtain public media coverage of health problems
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, community groups and the public

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
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