Health Educator I Or Ii

Job Posting Title

Health Educator I or II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

Lincoln County Health Dept.

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 12, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I

Up to $45,000.00 based on education and experience

Level II

Up to $47,000.00 based on education and experience

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. We value respect, collaboration, and service.

OSDH is seeking a full time Health Educator I or II providing support to Lincoln, County Health Department. This is a state employee position 34003407 governed by the Civil Service Rules. Duty station to be determined upon hire. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, follow this link Plan Year 2023. The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience.

Level I

Up to $45,000.00 based on education and experience

Level II

Up to $47,000.00 based on education and experience

Basic Purpose

This position will be responsible for establishing a positive working relationship within the community to conduct needs assessments within schools, businesses and the community. Facilitate the development of Community Health Improvement Plan with key stakeholders and partners that reflects the Oklahoma Health Improvement Plan resulting in improved health outcomes. Strategically plan, organize, implement and communicate health education interventions and services to address needs and modify health-related behaviors of individuals, families, organizations and communities identified within the Community Health Improvement Plan. Effectively monitor and evaluate health education services to determine outcomes and opportunities for quality improvement.

Typical Functions

• Conducts programmatic and strategic planning with stakeholders in regard to health issues and infrastructure development.
• Prepares and delivers public presentations for selected audiences.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with agencies, communities, or organizations in determining the need for specialized health education programs and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of such programs; this includes strategic planning, the use of logic models, development of performance measures, and specific application of health behavior theory.
• Conducts needs assessments at the individual, organizational, and community levels to determine appropriate theoretical basis from which to initiate programmatic and strategic planning.
• Assists in the development of grant related documents and proposals.
• Implements and/or monitors the implementation of evidence-based health education curricula and health promotion programs with an emphasis on program completeness, fidelity, and evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of health education/promotion programs and makes necessary changes.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Education And Experience

Level I

Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, School Health Education, Health Studies, Nutrition, Health Behavior, Public Health, Education degree, Behavioral Health/Psychology or Sociology, Communications, Nursing or related degree.

Level II

Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, School Health Education, Health Studies, Nutrition, Health Behavior, Public Health, Education degree, Behavioral Health/Psychology or Sociology, Communications , Nursing or related degree PLUS one year of experience in public health education or community development.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

Level I

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of public health problems, principles and practices; of theoretical concepts of health behavior and application of such; of group organization and leadership; of community infrastructure development; of current social and economic problems as they relate to public health; of statistical methods; of basic epidemiology; and of grant preparation. Ability is required to speak to the public; to organize communities, establish and facilitate coalitions, and direct groups; to prepare a variety of educational materials, such as pamphlets, bulletins, oral presentations, articles for publication, newsletters and curricula; to use personal computers and applicable software such as word processing and digital/video presentation; to show cultural competence in working with diverse populations; and to coordinate and carry out advanced level projects.

Level II

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level include those identified in Level I plus ability is required to coordinate and carry out advanced level projects.

Special Requirements

Work is typically performed in an environmentally controlled office or community setting. This position requires long periods of sitting, daily use of computer, and phone. Travel required as needed.

Application Requirements

If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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