Health Education Coordinator I​/II

Overview

General Recruitment Information: Job Opportunity. This recruitment will establish a list of candidates to be used in filling the vacancy as well as an eligibility list that may be used for future vacancies or temporary help for up to one (1) year.

Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. Resumes are encouraged, but will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials. Applications which are incomplete as of the final date to apply will be eliminated from consideration. Candidates who meet all the minimum qualifications may be invited to an oral interview.

Description

Expected Hire Pay Scale

• Level I: $2,430.96 - $2,680.14 bi-weekly
• Level II: $2,554.02 - $2,815.81 bi-weekly

The County of Del Norte Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Health Education Coordinator I/II. This position is classified as full-time.

Under general direction from the Health Division Program Manager or designee performs on-site tasks associated with program coordination and supervision of assigned staff; performs administrative and analytical work related to state and federal funding. This position requires administrative level experience associated with a wide variety of responsible functions without direct supervision except as new or unusual circumstances require.

Detailed Work Activities

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Coordinates the County Health Education Program and activities.
• Develops and executes short and long term goals associated with the health education program.
• Assures compliance with all applicable state and federal guidelines as they relate to the operation of health education programs.
• Administers the program by performing tasks such as research, analysis, report writing, staff scheduling, etc.
• Represents the program at various local and regional meetings involving matters pertinent to health education services.
• Determines the resources necessary to ensure appropriate and effective services.
• Performs additional administrative duties as may be assigned or required.
• Monitors programs for evaluation purposes and provides administrative support for ongoing quality assurance.
• Collects, analyzes and maintains program data for the preparation and updating of various program operational reports as necessary for compliance with state, federal and/or departmental guidelines.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates the work of assigned staff including conducting yearly performance evaluation, providing training on an ongoing basis, approving staff requests for time off and schedule changes, etc.
• Provides direct services and/or schedule coverage for client services as needed.
• Works in conjunction with departmental staff in the preparation and presentation of various community workshops regarding health education services.
• Participates and assists in the planning, development and implementation of a school and community based health education program.

Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Level I:

Education:

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

Experience:

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

Level II:

Education:

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

Experience:

Six years of experience with a minimum of two years as Health Education Coordinator I with…