Starting Pay: $27.4553 Hourly ($57,107)
After 1st Year: $28.2954 Hourly ($58,854)
After 2nd Year: $29.1705 Hourly ($60,675)
After 3rd Year: $30.0799 Hourly ($62,566)
After 4th Year: $31.0600 Hourly ($64,605)
After 5th Year: $32.0755 Hourly ($66,717)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health or Health Care (Health Care Education Option).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle available for use on County business; flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours on weekdays and weekends.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs broad health education functions in assigned areas of responsibility; works independently under supervision; performs related duties as required.
STATEMENT OF TASKS:
- Plans, organizes and conducts health education programs throughout the County in generalized or specific programs;
- Develops, evaluates and distributes health information including press releases and other public health information materials;
- Assists in the development and administration of in-service education programs 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 development, improvement and furthering of health education in school systems;
- Maintains health education information and educational resources for use by outside groups and employees of the health department;
- Works with individuals and groups in promoting positive health behavior
- Prepares reports and maintains records as required
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the principles and objectives of a public health program;
- Working knowledge of public and personal health, public health administration, communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal, infant, child, school and environmental health;
- Knowledge of current social and economic problems pertaining to public health;
- Knowledge of community health problems and community resources which can be used in meeting these problems;
- Ability to plan, organize and develop a public health education program;
- Ability to arouse the public interest in the improvement of health conditions within the community;
- Ability to work with community organizations in the development of health education programs;
- Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees;
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion;
- Considerable skill in public speaking and an ability to write effectively;
- Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions.
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