Public Health Educator Supervisor

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Public Health Educator Supervisor

Posted Date: November 21, 2024 Closing Date: December 1, 2024

Position Type: 1 Full-Time Position

Location: Southwest Health District/Albany, GA

Paygrade/ Salary: K-$50,419

Job Code:  HCP0333

We offer 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, and 3 weeks accrual of Annual Leave & 3 weeks accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits include Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts.  

• Supervise, guide, and/or instruct the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Train the staff responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based best practices and promoting practices in chronic disease prevention programs, such as worksite wellness, healthy eating, active living, health ministry, addressing obesity in Southwest Health District, tobacco control, and community health worker initiatives.
• Assure quality service delivery and oversee data collection and reporting to illustrate programmatic outcomes. 
• Plan, direct, and implement a specialty program.
• Develop partnerships and assess community health needs
• Requires travel to the other counties in our district
• Provides presentations to schools, churches, organizations, etc., as indicated by programmatic needs.
• Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health education AND One year of public health education experience at a level equivalent to a lead worker level OR Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience in public health education, One year of which was at a lead level OR One year of experience at the lower level Health Educator 3 (HCP032) or position equivalent. (Please mail or bring a copy of your College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—you must have an official transcript prior to the start date).

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a master’s degree in a related field such as MPH, Health Policy, or related field and 3 years of experience in public health.
• Two years of experience working in chronic disease prevention and/or health promotion programs.
• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
• Skilled communicator and expertise in community engagement 
• Experience developing and working with budgets
• Experience in implementing evidence-based strategies to facilitate behavioral and environmental change
• Experience with developing collaborations/partnerships

State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date).Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.