Community Health Education Specialist Senior

The Mohave County Public Health
- Nutrition & Health Division is seeking to hire a Community Health Education Specialist Senior.

We are located at 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ.

The Nutrition and Health Promotion Division administers a variety of grant-funded nutrition and health education programs including WIC, Tobacco Cessation, AZ Health Zone, and Overdose Data to Action.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
• 39 hours of PTO front loaded
  • Regular accrual starts on 7th pay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
  • Contribution rate of 12.00%
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose

Salary Range 13 Step 1-8 $ 21.09 - $25.93/hr.

Salary Range 15 Step 1-8 $ 23.26 - $28.61/hr.

Salary Range 17 Step 1-8 $ 25.65 - $31.55/hr.

• An employee in this class series is responsible for the direct supervision of assigned professionals and the activities within an assigned area and may be responsible to perform or participate in any or all duties and responsibilities required of the assigned area.
• Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative staff work for an assigned area of the Nutrition and Health Promotion Division of the Health Department.
• This work includes scheduling; maintaining records; responding to requests for information or services; performing related administrative, planning and research activities; and preparing correspondence, reports, statistical information and budget materials.
• Coordinates and presents a variety of workshops designed to educate the public on health, nutrition, chronic disease, tobacco use prevention, opioid overdose prevention, and other issues as may be defined by the grant program and the prevention of illness, disease and injury.
• Provides prevention and intervention counseling services for individuals; refers individuals to appropriate County or outside agency for assistance.
• Coordinates and organizes collaborated community-wide task forces to address and assess local needs as they related to health issues.
• Completes performance evaluations; makes hiring recommendations; recommends disciplinary actions; approves vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel monitors reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides technical assistance and training for assigned subordinates.
• Plans and implements programming as it relates to contract requirements.
• Coordinates with subcontractors to ensure program compliance, accurate reports, and program evaluation.
• Administers and recommends revisions to contracts.
• Monitors contracted staff for compliance to contract requirements.
• Acts as liaison between Nutrition and Health Promotion Division programs, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), and other agencies throughout the county and state.
• Documents, collects and interprets data for reporting to state and federal agencies; liable for accuracy of statistical data in state and federal reporting.
• Interprets program goals while monitoring compliance with state, federal and local policies and procedures, regulations and division rules.
• Identifies funding sources and prepares grant proposals for submission.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; conducts community outreach services to include preparing articles and providing interviews for mass media publication.
• Participates in community task forces/committees and special events.
• Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement.
• Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age,…