Health Education Coordinator I​/II

Overview

Health Education Coordinator I/II in Crescent City, CA. This recruitment will establish a list of candidates to fill the vacancy and an eligibility list for future vacancies or temporary help for up to one year. Online applications only; resumes encouraged but not required in lieu of materials. Candidates meeting minimum qualifications may be invited to an oral interview.

The County of Del Norte Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch, seeks a qualified candidate for the Health Education Coordinator I/II (full-time). Under general direction from the Health Division Program Manager or designee, the role coordinates programs on-site, supervises assigned staff, and performs administrative and analytical work related to state and federal funding. The position requires administrative-level experience with a wide variety of responsible functions without direct supervision except as needed for unusual circumstances.

• Coordinate the County Health Education Program and activities.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term goals for the health education program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines related to health education programs.
• Administer the program through tasks such as research, analysis, report writing, and staff scheduling.
• Represent the program at local and regional meetings related to health education services.
• Determine resources needed to provide appropriate and effective services.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.
• Monitor programs for evaluation and provide administrative support for ongoing quality assurance.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain program data for operational reports to comply with guidelines.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff, including yearly performance evaluations, ongoing training, and approving time off and schedule changes.
• Provide direct services and/or schedule coverage for client services as needed.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to prepare and present community workshops on health education services.
• Participate in planning, development, and implementation of school and community-based health education programs.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying.

Education: Equivalent to graduation with a high school diploma supplemented with college coursework in public health, education, or a related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in a health education or disease prevention program.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science, public health, education, or a closely related field is preferred.

Experience: Six (6) years of experience, with a minimum of two years as Health Education Coordinator I, demonstrating lead staff duties, quality improvement, program tracking, annual work plan writing, and grant funding writing.

Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in behavioral or social science, public health, or education.

Knowledge Of:

• Relevant legislation in health education programs.
• Current principles, practices, methods, and techniques in health education.
• Budget and statistical methods and analysis of program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Business computer applications for statistical analysis, recordkeeping, and report writing.
• Grant sources, development, writing techniques, and administration.
• Effective public presentations with both oral and visual aids.

Ability To:

• Plan, organize, and supervise programs and staff.
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies; administer department procedures.
• Develop, monitor, and coordinate program goals and activities.
• Establish cooperative relationships with staff, health education professionals, clients, community groups, and the public.
• Work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours.

The County of Del Norte is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be reviewed to identify those with backgrounds most closely meeting the needs of the county for further review. A qualifying pool may be invited to an oral interview. An eligibility list will be established after interviews. Reasonable accommodations for the selection process can be requested through the Human Resources Office.

Note: This is a general recruitment bulletin and does not constitute a contract. Information may be modified without notice as needed.