11/04/2016
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:
Public Health Educator I
I
DEPARTMENT:
Health
SALARY:
Grade 67 Step 1A $15.2447 per hour
OPENING DATE: October 20, 2016
CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2016 5:00 P.M
APPLY AT:
Duplin County Personnel Office
County Administration Building - 224 Seminary Street
Kenansville, NC 28349
9l0/296-2174
“Equal Opportunity Employer"
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the health education and promotion of the Employee Wellness program and provide employee wellness coaching. This employee must stay current and have a working knowledge of health promotion and health education.
This position requires an advanced, professional level of public health education with the primary responsibility of planning
and implementation of quality, comprehensive health education programs including the proper selection and use of educat
ional methods and materials. Work involves planning and conducting workshops, conferences, and patient educational sessions designed to define and promote patient and community health. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Health Director.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this
classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in
the class. The omission of an essential function does not
preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
80%
Employee Wellness
Coordinates employee participation in the Employee Wel
lness Programs through health coaching, establishing and
documenting long and short - term goals, monitoring the goals, and providing feedback on goal completion to the employee.
Reviews lab work and biometrics with employees for Health Risk Assessment.
Refers client to FNP, MD, Nutritionist, or other Health Department services as indicated.
Provides instruction for employees on use of gym equipment.
Assists employee on exercise program to meet individual’s goals and needs.
Identifies attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors of individuals in order to develop adequate health education programs for the
county employees and dependents.
Coordinates employee assessments and educational sessions with departments and providers.
Completes statistical information based on employee assessments.
Designs, promotes and executes wellness program activities including Health Risk Assessment programs, health fair and
biometric screening events and health educational material support.
Supports data collection and reporting of wellness program metrics.
Maintains accurate and up-to - date documentation recording complete, concise and meaningful information as a means of
keeping other health team professionals informed of progress, goal completion, expected outcomes, current status, and all other
communications.
Develops, plans, organizes, coordinates, promotes, implements, evaluates and revises employee health and wellness programs.
Writes the employee wellness newsletter.
Serves on the County Employee Wellness Committee.
18% Health Education / Promotion
Develops and implements appropriate classes, marketing strategies, handouts, surveys, evaluations, newsletters, and bulletin
boards.
Stays informed of current trends in public health and employee wellness by attending continuous educati
on opportunities that
promote professional and personal growth.
Researches, drafts, implements, and evaluates health standards and protocols.
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
Promotes to***co cessation education and programs to worksites, schools, faith community, health care industry and the
community.
Advises and assists other public health personnel in planning and carrying out the educational components of agency programs.
Prepares and disseminates news releases and feature stories
to the press, radio, and television.
Previews videos and other materials for appropriate staff and clients
Establishes and maintains confidential records according to agency policy and HIPAA.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position
and may also be performed by other unit members.
2%
Attends workshops deemed appropriate by supervisor.
Performs related work as required.
Participates in shelter duty an
d other activities relating to the Agency’s emergency response and disaster relief efforts.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree in Health Education or in Public Health Education; or
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education and two years of experience in public
health; or Graduation from a four year college or university and three years of experience in public health education;
or, Equivalent combination of education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have valid NC driver’s license. Must have access to use of a motor vehicle for travel to assignments and various
destinations throughout the county and state. Must cooperate in obtaining transcript or other proof of graduation from four-year college or university.
