Public Health Educator 1 or 2 (Sumter County)

Job Responsibilities

You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Link individuals living with HIV into medical care and other supportive services.
• Function as the liaison for local medical providers, hospitals, clinics, plasma centers, and other organizations within the 16 counties of the WCHD that refer patients for HIV medical care and support.
• This position is crucial in meeting the State’s goal of linking individuals to care within 30 days and helping to capture and report data to State agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Health Educator 1 - (Hire-in salary - $35,618.70)
• Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• Health Educator 2 - (Hire-in salary - $38,452.58)
• Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in public health education or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Health Educator 1 (HCP030) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of experience in the field of HIV/STD.
• Public Health experience;
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills to complete documentation, monthly reports and data entry.
• Must be able to effectively interact and establish relationships with clients, medical providers, community partners, and all levels of internal personnel.
• This position requires the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously.

Additional Information

• All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency.
• If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Employment Information

• Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
• DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
• DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

ADA Statement

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.