Community Health Educator III - Baltimore Health Department

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Salary Range: $52,875.00 – $64,063.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range: $52,875.00 – $58,469.00 Annually

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A Community Health Educator III designs, organizes and conducts health educational and promotional programs. This class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Work is performed in an office with a conventional workweek and normal working conditions. Minimal physical exertion is required.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• Education: Have a bachelor's degree in public or community health education from an accredited college or university.
• AND Have two years of experience performing public or community health education work.
• OR Equivalency Notes:
  Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience performing public or community health education work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent driver’s license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. Provisional driver’s license or learner permits are not acceptable.
• Note: You must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with your application at the time of applying.
• Notes: In some designated positions, specific experience providing community health education in HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Tuberculosis may be required. Some positions may require fluency in languages other than English (reading, writing, speaking and translating).
• Criminal records: Some eligibles under final consideration will be required to authorize release of criminal conviction information.

Final date to receive applications: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of health education.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Knowledge of the facts and prevention of diseases such as HIV/AIDS, STD and Tuberculosis.
• Ability to design, organize, conduct and evaluate community health education and promotion programs.
• Ability to utilize computer and common business presentation software to prepare education materials.
• Ability to develop and conduct in-service training programs in health education.
• Ability to act as a health education consultant and to work with city government officials, personnel and community groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint.
• Probation: A mandatory six-month probation is required for all selected candidates.
• Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for at least six months. The Director of Human Resources makes the final qualification decisions.
• Education Accreditation: Education must be from an accredited institution. US equivalency evaluations may be required for credentials earned outside the US (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Selection Process: All candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on the eligible list. Training and experience will be evaluated. Provide complete and accurate information on your application.
• Examination Process: Applicants may be required to complete supplemental questions. The examination will consider education, training, and experience as presented on the application.
• Financial Disclosure: This position may require a Financial Disclosure statement under City Ethics Law. Submit the initial disclosure within 30 days of hire.
• Your Recruiter: Jewel Glenn. For questions, contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I, nn.
• Equal Opportunity: Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. For accommodations during the hiring process, contact Human Resources.