WIC Public Health Educator (Public Health Educator 2)

Initial Posting Date:

12/23/2024

Application Deadline:

01/06/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,755 - $7,296

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

WIC Public Health Educator (Public Health Educator 2)

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Nutrition and Health Screening (WIC) Section is recruiting a WIC Public Health Educator (Public Health Educator 2) to serve as a lead in ensuring the development, implementation, and evaluation of the training program for local agency WIC staff. Uses public health education principles for assessing target audience, identifying objectives, and building training to meet objectives and competencies.  Provides expertise around eLearning and development of on-line training and project management.  Works closely with the WIC Training Coordinator as part of the State WIC Training Team and supports the State WIC Training Plan and training efforts.

As a Public Health Educator collaborates with WIC Nutrition Education Coordinator and other state WIC staff across teams to develop communications, education, and training materials for readability, health literacy, cultural appropriateness. Provides leadership in the development of health education-related program guidelines and processes and in the development, review, and selection of educational materials to assure quality, professional materials that support the program mission and needs of the target audience.  Promotes and supports the development of programs, services, and policies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx 
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month.
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Location:

This position will be required to report to the designated work site for monthly in-person All Staff meetings, as safety allows.  A two-week advanced notice for these meetings will be given. Duties related to local agency biennial reviews will be conducted on site at the review location.  All other duties of this position may be conducted remotely or at the designated work site.

This position functions under a high degree of independence in the workplace. Additional assignments are made based on immediate need and usually involve analysis or developing a specific report under tight time frames.  Communicates with federal staff from USDA Western Region to respond to inquiries.  Provides technical assistance with local health agency staff to provide information and resolve issues. Occasional travel to local agencies, training sites, or meetings.   Travel may require overnight stay.   

Onsite work will need to be conducted at the central work location, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location may be reconsidered based on changing needs of the program.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a health or education related field AND three years of progressively responsible professional experience related to the series concept (e.g. public health, community health, mental health, or social work experience). 

OR

A Master’s degree in a health or education related field AND one year of public health, community health, mental health, or social work experience.

Desired Attributes

Experience in the following areas is desirable:

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Experience in the WIC Program or in a similar public health service position. 
• Experience developing training materials and curriculum based on adult learning theory. 
• Experience developing eLearning training.
• Lived or work experience with people from diverse cultures, languages, backgrounds, abilities, and economic challenges.
  

How to apply - REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete the online application.
• Upload a current resume that demonstrates how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualify you for this position. (REQUIRED)
• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement. (REQUESTED)
• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
• NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Resources:

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• Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
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Additional Information:

• Visa Sponsorships: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer, we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, please make certain your application materials are up-to-date and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history, education, volunteer work, lived experiences, and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check, and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veterans’ preference points. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans | Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-692-9666
• This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Kathleen Noonan at 971-453-1904  (TTY 711) or Email: kathleen.r.noonan@oha.oregon.gov.

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Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.