SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR

Location & Schedule

Houston, TX 77004 (position will rotate locations). Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (subject to change).

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct health education, training, workshops, and health promotion programming focused on chronic disease prevention, self‑management, health literacy, and empowerment.
• Deliver and support evidence‑based programs and curricula, including Diabetes Self‑Management Education and Support (DSMES), Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), physical activity and fitness programming, and other diabetes and chronic disease education initiatives.
• Apply behavioral theories and evidence‑based models to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate community engagement, health education, physical activity, and health promotion programming in community and center‑based settings.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with internal staff, community‑based and private‑sector organizations to coordinate culturally and linguistically appropriate health promotion, physical activity, and chronic disease education activities.
• Develop and interpret culturally and linguistically appropriate content for educational and training materials, visual aids, presentations, interactive demonstrations, virtual group classes, fitness classes, physical activity sessions, and social‑media settings. Topics may include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, healthy eating, physical activity, active living, tobacco cessation, and other chronic disease prevention and management subjects.
• Perform data entry, data collection, and data management activities; prepare reports; and participate in qualitative research, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities related to chronic disease programs and evidence‑based interventions.
• Utilize interdisciplinary communication and marketing techniques to promote and disseminate actionable health and wellness information.
• Support positive client outcomes and quality service delivery across the DAWN program and other Office of Chronic Disease clinical and health promotion activities.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Working Conditions

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending and very light lifting (up to 20 lb, such as three or four reams of paper). The work environment is a standard office setting with normal lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Behavioral Science, Public Health, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in one of these areas may substitute for the education requirement.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in public health, education, or a closely related field. Directly related professional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• License: Valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s driving policy (AP 2‑2).

Preferences

• Eligibility as a veteran applicant.
• Experience in fitness or physical activity programming; certification as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or fitness instructor.
• Professional experience or training in diabetes, chronic disease education, or evidence‑based health promotion programs.
• Bilingual ability in English, Spanish, and/or Vietnamese based on community needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience delivering one‑on‑one health education, group classes, presentations, or community‑based health promotion activities.

General Information

• No selection/skills test required, though the department may administer a skill‑assessment evaluation during application review or interview.
• Safety Impact: Yes – the position is subject to random drug testing and, if promotional, requires a passing assignment drug test.

Salary Information

• Pay Grade: 18
• Special Funds: Position is funded by grants and special funds; continued employment depends on the availability of those funds. If funding ends, the employee may be laid off or transferred.