District Health Educator

Pay Grade: H

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
  – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
  – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

This position is located at the Northwest Health District Office in Rome, Georgia. This position is an unclassified, full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Under general supervision, promotes and maintains the adoption of healthy behaviors for Paulding, Haralson, and Bartow Counties. Through targeted individual and community outreach, position seeks to improve health outcomes for women’s health, opioid overdose, HIV prevention and other health department programs. Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments.

• Collaborates with health specialists and civic groups to ascertain community health needs, determine availability of services, and to develop goals
• Conducts community surveys to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine availability of professional health services
• Develops and maintains cooperation between public, civic, professional and voluntary agencies
• Plans and provides educational opportunities for health personnel
• Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials
• Promotes health discussions in schools, industries, and community agencies
• Provides information to the public regarding health concerns and resources
• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

Master’s degree in public health education from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in public health education

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday,…