PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR 2* - 07292026-79572

Location: Huntingdon, TN – Department of Health, Carroll County Health Department

This position requires a criminal background check and a valid vehicle operator's license may be required.

About the Role

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for providing and managing health education programs that help individuals, families, and communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. This position performs a full range of public health education program development, evaluation, and consulting work of average difficulty.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in health education, biology, or a related field.
• One year of full-time professional health education work experience.

Substitutions:

• Qualifying full-time professional experience in health education may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
• Additional qualifying graduate coursework in health education, biology, or a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, up to one year.

Responsibilities

• Develop SMART goals and objectives for Health Promotion plans and programs, including reporting for all activities and participating in County Performance Plans.
• Develop, present, and market Health Promotion programs in a culturally competent manner using various strategies to engage the intended audience and organize community events.
• Serve as the point of contact for health department initiatives, programs, and services, collaborating with county directors to gather necessary information for the county Board of Health.
• Interpret data and health policies, recognize trends, and translate complex health concepts into community-friendly programs and information.
• Lead Health Councils in decision-making processes to determine health priorities based on county data, including facilitating the County Health Assessment (CHA) process, focus groups, and assisting with grants.
• Partner with local media outlets (radio, TV, newspaper, social media) to promote national health observances and other departmental projects, encouraging coalition building and partnerships.
• Establish and train youth health groups to positively impact health outcomes for their peers and build teams to accomplish program goals (e.g., teen health councils, Primary Prevention Initiative teams).
• Develop evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of Health Promotion programs and/or policy changes.

Skills

Competencies: Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Resourcefulness, Collaboration, Situational Adaptability.

Knowledges: English Language, Sales and Marketing, Customer and Personal Service.

Abilities: Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Originality, Selective Attention, Written Comprehension.

Tools & Equipment: Computer, Phone, Standard Office Equipment.

Pay

Monthly: $3,631.00 - $4,533.00

Annually: $43,572.00 - $54,396.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Driver Standards

Candidates must meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license.
• For the past five years, no record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.