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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• One year of experience in public health education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Must demonstrate the ability to present to large and/or small groups.

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.