Health Educator I

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position. Pay Grade: Grade 15 Salary: $18.07 - $22.46 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Lake Cumberland District Health Department Summary: Orients core functions and essential services to the local health department, assists in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality. Participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Deann Cross at [email protected]. Description:

Characteristics of the Class Characteristics of a Class

:

Are General Statements Indicating the Level of Responsibility and Discretion

Of Positions in That Job Classification.

• Orients core functions and essential services to the local health department, assists in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality. Participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements Are Comprehensive Statements of the Minimum Background as

TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE,

And Other Qualifications Which Will Be Required in All Cases

As Evidence of an Appointee's Ability to Perform the Work

PROPERLY. EDUCATION:

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree. EXPERIENCE: • (None)

Substitution Clause

EDUCATION: • (N/A) EXPERIENCE: • (None) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) • (None)

Post Employment

REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in This Class Will Be Required to Obtain Credentials

Outlined Below Within a Reasonable

TIME,

Or If Employees Possess Such Credentials at the Time of

Hire They Will Be Required to Maintain Those Credentials So

Long as They Are Employed in This Capacity.

• (None)

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of the

CLASSIFICATION:

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities Are Not to Be Construed

As Describing What the Duties or Responsibilities of Any Position

Shall Be and Are Not to Be Construed as Limiting

The Appointing Authority's Ability to Add

TO,

Or Otherwise Alter the Duties and Responsibilities of a Position.

• Attends orientation sessions to develop an understanding of the role of the clinic in health assessment problems, meets with members of the community to establish a working relationship, becomes familiar with available community resources, assists in exchanging information with various organizations and agencies concerning health needs of the community, assists in assembling materials to be utilized, gathers health information for the public relative to the specialized programs, distributes health education materials by a variety of methods, provides services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide/Administrative Reference (CCSG/AR), participates as a team member, having a basic understanding of the team process, demonstrates an awareness of public service announcements (PSA) and assists in writing public service announcements for radio and television, submits written material to assigned supervisor for approval, determines working contacts with radio, TV and newspaper personnel. Collects and analyzes data for health program needs.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical

REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in This Classification Will Typically Perform Their Primary Job

Duties Under These Conditions. These Conditions May Change on Occasion

In Performing the Duties of an Individual Position.

• Work typically is spent inside the office or in a community setting. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

Date Class

ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2006

Date of Last

REVISION: 10-03-2022

The Local Health Departments Do Not Discriminate on the Basis

OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY,

Ancestry or Veteran Status. Reasonable Accommodations Are Provided Upon Request.

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D