Health Educator​/Engagement Facilitator

BRIEF

DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to implement and promote Wellness Programs. This is accomplished through authentic community engagement with the community to provide mitigation activities, to include information sharing and learning opportunities. These activities focus on improving the health of the community regarding healthy lifestyles.

This position works with other members of the Wellness staff and is primarily responsible for overseeing outreach and promotion activities. This is accomplished through the development and implementation of community-based interventions, identifying and engaging community partners and working with interested entities. This position will work closely with Public Health Specialist and Communications Specialist for maximization of outcomes to develop community partnerships and promote community engagement in Wellness Programs.

Additionally, this position will build cross-sector partnerships focused on health equity, identifying appropriate health promotion activities based on assessment feedback to include education and outreach on tobacco use, diabetes prevention and education, chronic disease self-management, and pain management, at a minimum.

Other duties include serving as a resource to internal and external community partners, participating in various coalitions and committees related to program activities and attending various meetings, training and planning sessions. Also, coordinating efforts with identified partners to provide resource referrals to community members. Health Educator/Engagement Facilitator reports directly to Wellness Programs Administrator.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – Y Type – C

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work evenings, weekends and extended hours. This position will also be required to provide support to future pandemic response and recovery objectives, as assigned by their supervisor.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs.

occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

• 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
• 2 L Work closely with Public Health Specialist and Communications Specialist for maximization of outcomes to develop community partnerships and promote community engagement in Wellness Programs. Additional tasks are ensuring marketing materials are appropriate to promote education and programs.
• 3 L Increase public and provider knowledge of the symptoms, risk factors and target goals for chronic diseases and the importance of physical activity and healthy eating in preventing, delaying, or managing chronic diseases and its complications.
• 4 L Participates and presents in meetings with internal and external partners. Develops and maintains relationships with area providers, coalitions, and community partners through outreach work for referral needs and community member involvement.
• 5 L Raises community awareness to prevent and reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases by promoting health, and support and reinforce healthful behaviors county-wide in schools, worksites, and communities.

— Description of Minimum

Job Requirements
- Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years. Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires Bachelor's degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.

Position : 1771003

Code : 1771-18

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT

Grade : NE 113

Job Family : 21-1091.00 HEALTH EDUCATORS