Health Educator

RICHLAND PUBLIC HEALTH  JOB OPPORTUNITY

Division: Community Health

Position: Health Educator

Pay Grade: 18

Salary: $25.63 per hour (37 hours per week)

Shift Times: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) 

                   Friday (8:00 am to 4:00 pm). May include evenings and weekends.

Nationally accredited, Richland Public Health is seeking qualified candidates with a passion for community involvement and health education. Must be able to assess, create, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health education and promotion programs to make a positive impact in Richland County.

General Statement of Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs.
• Administer public health education and promotion strategies on various health topics.
• Conduct presentations on a variety of health topics to diverse populations represented in Richland County.
• Shall maintain a current working knowledge of all programs and services available through Richland Public Health.     
• Shall develop and implement marketing/promotional/public relations and educational programs for specific projects as assigned.
• Participate in community health fairs and other events.

Required education, experience, and training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Community/Public Health Education, Health Education, Health Promotion, Nursing, Public Administration, or other related degrees.
• Three (3) years of public health-related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the core functions and essential services of public health.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid Ohio Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Benefits include:

• Up to 12 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance*
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Paid vacation after 6 months of continuous employment
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Professional development and training
• May be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Y Membership for Employee available after 6 months of continuous employment

The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. 

TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Please visit our website at www.richlandhealth.org and click on the “CAREERS” tab. 

Completed applications are to be submitted to: 

Richland Public Health

Human Resources Department 

555 Lexington Avenue

Mansfield, OH  44907

Deadline for physical receipt of completed applications: Until Filled

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE

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