Hourly Public Health Educator

Job Responsibilities

Promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.

Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments.

Collaborates with health specialists and civic groups to ascertain community health needs, determine availability of services, and to develop goals.

Conducts community surveys to ascertain health needs, PrEP awareness events, develops desirable health goals, and determines availability of professional health services.

Develops and maintains cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies.

Plans and provides educational opportunities for health personnel.

Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials.

Promotes health discussions in schools, industry, and community agencies.

Provides information to the public regarding health concerns and resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health Education from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social, Behavioral or Biological Sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in public health education.
• In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with a strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS/PrEP and a strong understanding of the National HIV Strategy and barriers to care.
• Demonstrated ability to present to large and/or small groups.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS/PrEP and a strong understanding of the National HIV Strategy and barriers to care.
• Ability to present to large and/or small groups.
• Professional experience working in HIV/AIDS prevention, education, or outreach programs.
• Experience with PrEP and its role in HIV prevention.
• Experience conducting community outreach or awareness events related to HIV/AIDS, PrEP, or sexual health.
• Experience providing health education services to diverse or underserved populations.

Benefits

Hourly rate: $25.00

Schedule

Part time

Pay

$25.00 Hourly / Job Code T1001 / Pay Grade TPW

Division/Section

T.O. Vinson Health Center

Division/Section

Clinical Services

Additional Information

Note: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason. Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: “Career Opportunities” at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer

DeKalb Public Health is an equal opportunity employer.