**[ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

　　**[HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST

　　**[DEPARTMENT: Health Department

　　[HIRING RANGE: $29.87-$33.19[/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

　　[BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic;[ **Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

　　**[POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

　　**[HOURS and DAYS OF WORK: Monday 8 - 5 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 8 - 4 p.m.

　　**[LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart

　　**[TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

　　[JOB SUMMARY[:**[Responsible for educating children and adults of Elkhart County on the importance of physical and mental health.

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　　Bachelors degree in health education, social work, nursing, public health, nutrition, biological sciences, or other health-related degree; two to five years of previous public health/community organization/education-related work experience preferredMust be at least 21 years of age```{=html}

　　```- Ability to meet all hiring and retention requirements, including obtaining and maintaining the following certifications: child passenger safety, CPR/First Aid, automated external defibrillator, and adult/youth mental health first aid; ability to complete suicide prevention and blood borne pathogens trainings

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　　```- Working knowledge of various mental health issues and ability to identify individuals suffering from mental health problems- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) strongly preferred- Pre-employment background check

　　For additional information or to apply, visit

　　[[www.elkhartcounty.com[[ and click**[Employment Opportunities

　　[[Elkhart County Human Resources**[[117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}