Health Educator - Community

Position: Health Educator I - Community
Health educator i - community page is loaded## health educator i - community locations:
madison county lhd - tax allocation arrangement time type:
full time posted on:
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end date: january 13, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
jr-Final date to receive applications:01/13/2026 12:00 ampay grade:grade 15salary:$18.07 - $22.46 hourly time type:full time health department:madison county health department summary:madison county health department is accepting applications for a full time  health educator i in our community education program.  Orients core functions and essential services to the local health department, assists in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality.

Participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development.if you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact lori knutson at  
** characteristics of the class**## characteristics of a class: are general statements indicating the level of responsibility and discretion of positions in that job classification.
* orients core functions and essential services to the local health department, assists in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality. Participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development.##

** minimum requirements:
** minimum requirements are comprehensive statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and other qualifications which will be required in all cases as evidence of an appointee's ability to perform the work properly.##
** education:
*** graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.##
** experience:*** (none)#
** substitution clause**##
** education:*** (n/a)##
** experience:*** (none)##
** special requirements:** (age, licensure, regulation, etc.)* (none)##
** post employment requirements:
** employees in this class will be required to obtain credentials outlined below within a reasonable time, or if employees possess such credentials at the time of hire they will be required to maintain those credentials so long as they are employed in this capacity.* (none)## examples of duties or responsibilities of the classification: examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as describing what the duties or responsibilities of any position shall be and are not to be construed as limiting the appointing authority's ability to add to, or otherwise alter the duties and responsibilities of a position.
* attends orientation sessions to develop an understanding of the role of the clinic in health assessment problems, meets with members of the community to establish a working relationship, becomes familiar with available community resources, assists in exchanging information with various organizations and agencies concerning health needs of the community, assists in assembling materials to be utilized, gathers health information for the public relative to the specialized programs, distributes health education materials by a variety of methods, provides services according to the guidelines set by the core clinical service guide/administrative reference (ccsg/ar), participates as a team member, having a basic understanding of the team process, demonstrates an awareness of public service announcements (psa) and assists in writing public service announcements for radio and television, submits written material to assigned supervisor for approval, determines working contacts with radio, tv and newspaper personnel.

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