Bilingual Community Health Educator or Lead Community Health Educator

Community Health Educator: $25.50-$29.96. The maximum pay for this position is $34.42.
Lead Community Health Educator: $27.46-$32.96. The maximum pay for this position is $38.45.

Eagle County Government’s Public Health Department is seeking an experienced and motivated Community Health Educator to join our team. This is a single position with the flexibility to hire at either the Community Health Educator or Lead level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Schedule:

M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. A 4/10 schedule is an option, though flexibility is required to ensure we meet departmental needs.

Location:

Eagle, CO

Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 29th, however, the job will be posted until filled.

Whether you are starting your journey in public health or are an experienced advocate, this role is the heartbeat of our Healthy Families team. You will provide essential support to programs like WIC and Nurse Family Partnership, ensuring families in our community have the resources they need to thrive.

• Provides Quality Programs and Services (40%):
  You are the primary point of contact for the WIC program. You’ll handle outreach, determine eligibility, and conduct health/diet assessments. You’ll create individualized nutrition plans and provide breastfeeding support to help parents and children thrive.
• Analytics & Assessment (20%):
  You’ll analyze medical histories and nutrition status to identify risk factors. You’ll also collect data to help improve our programs.
• Community Engagement (10%):
  You’ll represent Public Health at community meetings and ensure our services are culturally responsive and accessible to everyone.
• Administrative Support (10%):
  You’ll ensure all work follows HIPAA and medical standards, assisting with grant reporting and client confidentiality.
• Coordination with Local Partners, Community, and Internal Team – 20%:
  While the Educator provides general support, the Lead Educator takes ownership of specific program "pillars." If you are in the Lead role, you will:
  • Serve as a Program Coordinator:
    Act as the Local Agency Lead for specific areas like Breastfeeding, Retail Coordination, Outreach, or High-Risk Counseling.
  • Analyze Complex Data:
    Move beyond data collection to perform deep-dive analysis for Nutrition Education plans.
  • Mentorship:
    Act as a "go-to" resource for the team, helping to train new staff and ensure everyone is following CoWIC policies.

• Minimum Education – High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred Education – Associate degree in Nutrition Science or related field, Medical Assistant Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant, LPN, Diet Technician or Mental Health Assistant.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Previous work experience with the public.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  WIC and/or public health experience and experience with low-income participants is preferred.
• Current CPR Certification or receipt of CPR Certification within six months of employment.
• Able to take and pass a basic math test related to anthropometric measurements.
• Required to take and pass the Lactation Management Certification test within one year of employment. LMS is required to provide and educate lactating mothers with medical-grade electric pumps.
• Required to take and pass the WIC Certification Program:
  • Level one within a month
  • Level two within three months
  • Level three within six months

• Minimum Education – High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred Education – Associate degree in Nutrition Science or related field, Medical Assistant Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant, LPN, Diet Technician or Mental Health Assistant.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Previous work experience with the public. Previous experience in the healthcare industry. At least 1 year of experience as a WIC Educator or any combination of education or experience which produces the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  WIC and/or public health experience and experience with participants who are low-income.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Able to take and pass a basic math test related to anthropometric measurements.
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