Assistant Health Educator San Francisco Department of Public Health

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Assistant Health Educator participates in the development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of a wide variety of health education programs within the Department of Public Health; assists in the development of communication strategies and materials; conducts community assessments and prepares reports; and performs related duties a required.

This position may require sustained physical effort involving continuous walking with some bending and stooping in conducting activities with occasional exposure to health and safety hazards and other unpleasant conditions. Also requires sustained time working at a computer workstation. May occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.

• Participates in the development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs.
• Assists in conducting statistical studies to assess program effectiveness.
• Provides assistance in the development of communication strategies and materials, such as flyers, presentations, and social media.
• Conducts community assessments including surveys, focus groups, and direct education with community members and community agency staff.
• Conducts educational sessions with target groups on specific health subjects.
• Provides referrals to treatment centers within the Department of Public Health.
• Maintains close working relationships with stakeholders and funded community-based partners.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts orientation programs for new employees.
• Assists in setting up in‑service training programs.
• Arranges tours and talks for visitors and other persons interested in the department's functions and programs.
• Confers with supervisor regarding assignments, problems, and progress.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a major in public health, sociology, biological sciences, or a closely related field.
• Substitution: Professional health educator work experience performing duties equivalent to those of City and County of San Francisco Class 2819 Assistant Health Educator may be substituted for the required degree on a year‑for‑year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty‑five (45) quarter units equal one year.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
• One‑year full‑time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40‑hour work week).

Important Note:

Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.

Multiple‑Choice Examination (Weight: 100%)

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a multiple‑choice exam that is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: knowledge of public health education, programs, principles and practices; knowledge of community structure and public relations; ability and skill to assist in planning and developing health education programs;

ability to prepare health education materials; ability to establish effective working relationships; and ability to communicate with groups and community agencies.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by…