Lead Health Educator Ii

An employee in this classification identifies the need for and develops implements and evaluates a variety of public health education programs for the Bladen County Health Department; performs related professional and administrative work as required. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through conferences and reports as to the overall effectiveness of the program.

• Serves as the lead health educator for the County Health Department.
• Develops and implements health education goals, policies and procedures.
• Researches, writes and administers grants for program funding; prepares related reports.
• Collects data from existing resources; analyzes data to identify needs in public and health issues.
• Completes community assessment every three years; updates assessment annually.
• Develops and implements health promotion programs and activities throughout the community.
• Selects educational materials and methods.
• Teaches health education programs in local community centers, schools, churches and other institutions; teaches safety programs to County employees and the community.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of health education programs using surveys and various other techniques.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to program staff to enhance program effectiveness.
• Coordinates, serves as chair and works closely with a community coalition or council with the purpose of promoting health services.
• Serves as Public Information Officer for Bladen County Health Department. Prepares media news releases to inform the public of Health Department programs, services and health issues. Is also responsible for attending local preparedness meetings and fulfilling assigned duties.
• Prepares and/or distributes educational worksheets, brochures, fliers, activity books, etc.
• Attends and participates in health and children’s fairs and other events.
• Ensures program compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, laws and regulations.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned programs and projects.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete program records.
• Coordinates activities with those of other divisions, departments, agencies and boards as required; attends meetings of various community and civic organizations as appropriate.
• Gathers information for and prepares various reports for decision-making purposes and as required by the County and/or other agencies.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of office equipment, including a computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, fax machine, etc.; uses clerical and computer supplies, visual and audio aids, display boards.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, other County department heads and employees, clients, students, various outside professionals and agencies, community organizations, and the general public.
• Represents the County Health Department at local and state meetings, forums and workshops.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, conferences, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs general administrative/office work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, copying and filing documents, reviewing correspondence, answering the telephone, ordering supplies, etc.
• Serves as Accreditation and Quality Improvement Chair. Meets requirements set forth by the “Standards for Accreditation” for the Health Department accreditation process by meeting benchmarks as guided by policies and procedures as specific for health promotion and education.
• Serves as Healthy Bladen Coordinator.
• Serves as Health and Human Services Wellness Coordinator.
• Position will be responsible for other duties as assigned. Duties may also include Preparedness activities/directives as assigned by Supervisor, Nursing Director or Agency Director.
• Serves as Coordinator for the Bladen County Health and Human Services Quality Committee that is designed to meet the needs of the quality improvement projects created and implemented within the Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency.
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