Public Health Educator Ii, Healthy Schools

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

• Serve as a school health coordinator for your assigned high school and the other secondary schools in your geographic area.

• Population-level prevention and health promotion strategies and practices.
• K-12 education systems, values, and practices.
• Public health systems, values, and practices.

• Providing instruction, coaching, and technical assistance to groups or individuals.
• Assessing needs and identifying appropriate evidence-based solutions.
• Coordinating and collaborating across services or agencies.

• This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

$5,681.03 to $7,613.1 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. These are union-represented positions. One position is available immediately; one position is pending Budget Adoption, if approved the position will be available on or after July 1, 2023.

BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $90 per month, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE (Download PDF reader) for full benefit details.

• Bachelor's degree in a public health or related field;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
• AND three (3) years of related experience;

• Certified Health Education Specialist or Certified Prevention Specialist.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
May require certification(s) or successful completion of additional training to perform the job requirements and duties at this level within assigned program(s).
Deschutes County will comply with the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR 333-019-101) requiring COVID-19 vaccination for employees working in a healthcare setting. It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent provide proof of vaccination status or request and be approved for an exemption based on legitimate medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs (for detailed information on exceptions, please review section (4), (A) and (B)) by October 18, 2021 or their date of hire, whichever is later. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodation as required by applicable law, and those finalists seeking a reasonable accommodation from the vaccination requirement may submit a copy of the medical or religious exemption form as prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority in order to certify the reasons for requesting an exemption. There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates that progress to the final stage of the process.