ADH PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR

　　Date: Jan 24, 2024

　　Req ID: 36478

　　Location:

　　Harrison, AR, US, 72601

　　Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: 40,674.37

　　Arkansas Department of Health

　　4815 W Markham Street

　　Little Rock, AR 72205

　　Position Number: 22109633

　　County: Boone City: Harrison

　　Posting End Date: Continuously Advertised

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,674.37

　　Center for Local Public Health – Boone County Local Health Unit

　　Additional Preferences:

　　Extensive travel (some overnight).

　　Strong communication and presentation skills.

　　Proficiency in MicroSoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

　　Occasional heavy lifting

　　Must have a valid driver's license.

　　Hiring Official: M. Eakin

　　Recruitment Contact: [email protected] - 501-683-5699

　　The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

　　Position Information

　　Class Code: E047C

　　Grade: GS06

　　FLSA Status: EXEMPT

　　Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00

　　Summary

　　The Public Health Educator is responsible for developing health education projects and promoting health education awareness among schools, civic groups, communities, and training health educators. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

　　Functions

　　Defines specific educational objectives for developing community awareness and support for public health programs and services through consultation with division directors and administrators. Designs and conducts community assessments to gauge community attitudes and awareness of health services, and analyzes statistical public health information, to define the need for developing and distributing educational media. Plans and implements educational programs, and develops criteria, staffing, and material requirements to reach program objectives, departmental goals, and to address the public health problems of defined target groups. Evaluates the effectiveness of health education within assigned areas of responsibility, using pre and post program data to measure a program's effectiveness against pre-established goals and objectives. Collaborates with and provides technical assistance and advice to community groups, public agencies, and professional organizations, confers with schools and universities, provides training on program planning and evaluation, and develops and maintains resource files to accommodate requests for speakers, films, and literature. Conducts and/or arranges in-service training to keep departmental staff informed of current trends in public health education and the work of other agencies.

　　Dimensions

　　Frequent in-state travel is required.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education. Ability to plan, arrange, and conduct educational programs and service activities. Ability to research, prepare, and/or explain educational or informational materials and literature. Ability to provide training and instructions. Ability to evaluate data and prepare reports.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree in health education or other program related fields. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

　　Licenses

　　Must possess a valid Arkansas drivers license.

　　The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

　　Nearest Major Market:Harrison