Cancer Public Health Educator

About The Position

This is a full-time, unclassified position with a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule (flexible schedules available). Benefits-eligible. Veterans' preference applies. KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Position Summary

Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates promotional, educational, and informational health services programs for cancer prevention and control. Acts as a consultant to community groups, health organizations, and other partners in the promotion of health programs. Plans, prepares, edits, and distributes health information materials such as pamphlets, bulletins, reports, brochures, presentations, visual aids, newspaper releases, etc. Plans, develops, and presents public health and information resource packages to be used in health promotion and risk reduction programs, public health information, and education activities.

Evidence-Based Intervention Coordination

• Coordinates Early Detection Works (EDW) education/outreach activities, including development of statewide approaches to meet funder criteria for evidence-based interventions to reach prioritized populations
• Serves as lead worker for regional education/outreach staff and vendors
• Coordinates with the University of Kansas Department of Preventive Medicine to develop and provide tools, technical assistance and mentoring for new education/outreach staff and CHWs
• Provides outreach including education and information about breast, cervical, colorectal, and cardiovascular health to target populations within regional assignments and other areas as assigned
• Assists with program eligibility and enrollment procedures for the EDW program by working with EDW contracted partners

Collaboration

• Coordinates activities with EDW, community partners, and other agency health systems initiatives
• Provides training to staff (i.e., CHWs) hired by EDW providers to ensure delivery of funder-required data
• Manages related vendor contracts as assigned
• Provides support as necessary to relevant coalitions and programs (i.e., Kansas Cancer Partnership, Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition, Kansas Community Care Alliance, Cancer Roundtables, etc.), including coordinating strategic planning, educational activities and other initiatives, and working with other agency programs to coordinate resources to support project implementation
• Represents the agency at state and national meetings and conferences as assigned

Grant Management

• Works with supervisor and EDW Clinical Manager to ensure funder deliverables related to patient navigation are met
• Assists EDW Clinical Manager and Cancer Programs Manager with monitoring progress and completion of grant deliverables, including running and writing reports and assisting in gathering information for budget preparation and maintenance
• Prepares and maintains records and reports regarding educational activities and current events
• Reviews data entry via forms and Catalyst reports for accuracy
• Assures that providers are contacted for missing and incomplete information as delegated by regional nurse

Qualifications

Education: High School, GED

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License – Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience planning, developing, implementing, coordinating and/or providing social or human services to the public or community. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of college in any field
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Experience working with populations impacted by health disparities
• Effective oral and written communication
• Knowledge of evidence-based public health practices
• Ability to work with diverse community groups
• Experience in implementing health education strategies (health education events, trainings, media)
• Experience in partnership building and collaboration with community partners
• Experience with care coordination and/or patient navigation

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $22.16 – $23.87. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation Programs

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)