Health Educator I or II

** Job Posting Title
** Health Educator I or II
** Agency
* * 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
** Supervisory Organization
** 340 District 7
** Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation
* * The annual salary for this position is up to $50,000.00, for a level I based on education and experience; and up to $54,000.00 for a level II based on education and experience.#
** Why you’ll love it here!
**** RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE.
** The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive  for all eligible employees.
* Generous state paid  to help cover insurance premiums.
* A wide choice of  with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
* Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
* with a generous match.
* 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
* 11 paid holidays a year.
* Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
* Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
* Longevity Bonus for years of service
** Job Description
**** Location**:
Muskogee CHD – 530 S. 34 St
** Salary**:up to $50,000.00, for a level I based on education and experience; andup to $54,000.00 for a level II based on education and experience.
** Full Time /Part Time**:
Full Time
** Work Schedule**:
Monday to Friday
** Primary Hours**: 8am to 5pm
** Position

Description:

** The Health Educator is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health education/promotion programs.

This is the specialist level where incumbents are assigned advanced level responsibilities for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs such as serving as a team leader or lead worker on specific projects, programs, or activities
** Position Responsibilities/

Essential Functions:

*** Conducts need assessments at the individual, organizational, and community levels to determine appropriate theoretical basis from which to initiate programmatic and strategic planning.
* Conducts programmatic and strategic planning with stakeholders regarding health issues and infrastructure development.
* Implements and/or monitors the implementation of evidence-based health education curricula and health promotion programs with an emphasis on program completeness, fidelity, and evaluation.
* Evaluates the effectiveness of health education/promotion programs and makes necessary changes.
* Assists in the development of grant related documents and proposals.
* Establishes and maintains partnerships with agencies, communities, or organizations in determining the need for specialized health education programs and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of such programs; this includes strategic planning, the use of logic models, development of performance measures, and specific application of health behavior theory.
* Prepares and delivers public presentations for selected audiences.
* Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Other Duties
*** Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
* Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Level I:
Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, School Health Education, Health Studies, Nutrition, Health Behavior, Public…