Health Educator - African American KSA, Limited

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THIS WORK MATTERS!

Join us at Multnomah County Health Department , where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities.

Multnomah County Health Department’s Healthy Birth Initiative is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health Educator to serve the Black/African American/Black Immigrant and Refugee communities in Multnomah County. This vital role will enhance community well-being by providing essential health education services, leveraging and building upon the impactful work of our Healthy Birth Initiative (HBI) staff.

As the Health Educator , you will:

• Assess community and individual needs; develop, plan, and conduct health education strategies and programs.

• Design health education materials, facilitate events, and promote initiatives through various channels.

• Coordinate grant applications and foster strategic partnerships to support health education programs.

• Coordinate and communicate with HBI staff, participants, health and social service providers, and community members to assess and coordinate culturally relevant health education services.

• Build relationships with African American specific and other organizations to eliminate health inequities, and meet with HBI team members to assess client needs and develop health education strategies.

• Work with African American communities, provide outreach to father-based organizations, and collaborate with agencies to organize health and wellness fairs and events.

• Develop, plan, and conduct health education strategies, interventions, and programs in partnership with staff and community.

• Design and distribute health education materials.

• Facilitate health education events like workshops and conferences.

• Document activities, maintain databases, and provide regular updates on program activities and participation.

• Assess what works and what doesn't work to advance health equity.

• Share findings to build capacity and increase awareness and report to leadership on findings and plans.

Limited Duration Position: This is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA). Limited Duration Assignments are expected to last up to two (2) years, but may end sooner.

African American Culture Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA): This position requires advanced knowledge of and experience working with the African American community. This would be demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served as well as the ability to identify specific examples of experience (professional and lived) working directly with individuals and families who identify with the African American community.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

• African American KSA:
  This position requires advanced knowledge, skill and ability and has experience working with the Black/African American community. Demonstrates an understanding of the traditions, values and customs of this community. Understands…