Health Educator in Flint, Michigan

Title

HEALTH EDUCATOR

Union

AFSCME 496.01

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Open Date

2/18/2025

Closed Date

03/04/2025

Location

Health Department

Description

Starting Pay: $27.8673 Hourly ($57,964)
Step A: $28.7197 Hourly ($59,737)
Step B: $29.6082 Hourly ($61,585)
Step C: $30.5308 Hourly ($63,504)
Step D: $31.5260 Hourly ($65,574)
Step E: $32.5567 Hourly ($67,718)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health or Health Care (Health Care Education Option).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess valid Michigan driver’s license.
Must have vehicle available for use on County business.
Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours on weekdays and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs broad health education functions in assigned areas of responsibility; works independently under supervision; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes and conducts health education programs throughout the County in generalized or specific programs.
• Develops, evaluates and distributes health information including press releases and other public health information materials.
• Assists in the development and administration of in-service education programs for health department employees.
• Consults with community organizations in the development and administration of specialized health education programs.
• Works with school administrators and teachers in the development, improvement and furthering of health education in school systems.
• Maintains health education information and educational resources for use by outside groups and employees of the health department.
• Works with individuals and groups in promoting positive health behavior.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and objectives of a public health program.

Working knowledge of public and personal health, public health administration, communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal, infant, child, school and environmental health.

Knowledge of current social and economic problems pertaining to public health.

Knowledge of community health problems and community resources which can be used in meeting these problems.

Ability to plan, organize and develop a public health education program.

Ability to arouse the public interest in the improvement of health conditions within the community.

Ability to work with community organizations in the development of health education programs.

Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees.

Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in