GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible position planning and organizing community health educational programs involving the dissemination of health information to the general public; promotes, organizes and guides various community health activities; develops programs in accordance with agency guidelines, procedures and goals; duties require extensive skill dealing with the public; works independently under general supervision; performs related duties as required.
STATEMENT OF TASKS:
Plans, organizes and conducts health educational programs in generalized and specific programs;
Develops, evaluates and distributes health information including press releases and other public information;
Assists in the development and administration of an in-service education program for health department employees;
Consults with community organizations in the development and administration of specialized health education programs;
Works with school administrators and teachers in the improvement and furthering of health education in the school systems;
Maintains health education information and educational resources for use by other groups and employees of the health department;
Works with individual/groups in promoting positive health behavior;
Coordinates health education services among the Genesee County Health Department, hospitals, physicians, other health professionals and social agencies;
Develops and coordinates implementation of special programs;
Provides routine direction to other employees;
Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
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