Senior Public Health Educator

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Senior Public Health Educator

Salary

$2,058.73 - $2,287.40 Biweekly

Location

9250 Kirby Dr.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

35516

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

HHD - Office of Chronic Disease

Opening Date

11/06/2024

Closing Date

11/13/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN 35516

Division: Human Services

Section: Office of Chronic Disease

Workdays & Hours: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.* (Flexibility on community needs)

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Health Department seeks a dynamic candidate that will function as a Senior Public Health Educator for the Diabetes Equity Project. Preference for applicants that are bi-lingual in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin), Urdu, Arabic, and/ or French based on the community’s needs. The selected candidate will perform the following duties along with other duties as assigned:

1. Develop and conduct health education, training, workshops, and health promotion programming including providing Chronic Disease prevention, self-management, and health literacy & empowerment.

2. Apply appropriate behavioral theories and evidence-based models to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate community engagement, health education and health promotion programming in community-based settings to improve Chronic Disease knowledge, attitude, and behaviors in at-risk communities.

3. Establish and maintain close working relationships with internal staff, community-based and private sector organizations to coordinate and perform culturally and linguistically appropriate health promotion activities.

4. Develop and interpret culturally and linguistically appropriate content for educational and training materials, visual aids, presentations, interactive demonstrations, virtual group classes and social media settings. Content includes but is not limited to chronic diseases, health eating, active living, tobacco cessation, COVID-19 prevention, flu prevention, immunizations, and preparedness across the lifespan.

5. Perform data entry, data collection and data management activities, preparing reports and participating in qualitative research, quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

6. Utilize various inter-disciplinary, communication and marketing techniques to promote and disseminate actionable health and wellness information and advocate for health equity.

7. Performs other duties and special projects as requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Behavioral Science, or a closely related field such as Public Health.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of experience in Public Health, Education or a closely related field are required.

A Master's degree in Education, Behavioral Science, or closely related field such as Public Health may be substituted for the above requirements.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6

• Preference for applicants that are bi-lingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin), Urdu, Arabic, and/ or French based on the community needs

• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint or Adobe Suite in generating flyers, materials, correspondence, reports, presentations

• Current Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES), and/or Community Health Worker (CHW) candidates strongly preferred

• Directly related professional experience in Community Outreach, Health Education, Social Work preferred

• Experience developing/adapting and delivering trainings and mediating workshops preferred

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TEST REQUIREMENTS

None. However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation during application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 18

SALARY INFORMATION GRANT FUND

Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832.393.4882).

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393.4882. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• YES

• NO

  02

  Are you currently employed with the City of Houton?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Please indicate your completed level of education

• A Master's degree in Education, Behavioral Science, or closely related field such as Public Health

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Behavioral Science, or a closely related field such as Public Health

• An Associate's degree in Education, Behavioral Science, or a closely related field such as Public Health

• High School diploma/GED

• None of the above

  04

  How many years of professional experience do you have directly in Public Health, education, or a closely related field?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 3 -5 years

• Over 5 years

• No experience

  05

  Which of the following do you have at least three (3) years of verifiable experience? (check all that apply)

• I have no experience or academic training in this area

• I have experience providing patient education, group counseling, or recruitment

• I have experience conducting group presentations and classes

• I have experience providing community-wide training, workshops, and webinars

• I have experience developing and adapting curriculums and lesson plans

• I have completed a degree and additional training related to community health education, health promotion, or Human Sciences

  06

  Describe the public health areas you have academic, training, or experience in a health education capacity. (Check all that applies)

• Chronic disease prevention programs such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

• Youth and adolescent health and injury prevention programs such as childhood obesity, violence prevention, reproductive health, immunization, and lead abatement.

• Communicable diseases programs such as HIV, STDs, Hepatitis C, and tuberculosis.

• Health promotion and wellness programs such as tobacco prevention, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.

• Maternal and child health programs such as breastfeeding, immunization, sexual and reproductive health, family planning, and WIC.

• Public health preparedness and emergency response programs.

• I do not have experience or academic training as a health educator in any of the above public health areas

  07

  Please select the language(s) you speak, read and write fluently?

• Spanish

• Vietnamese

• Chinese (Mandarin)

• Urdu

• Arabic

• French

• I am not bilingual

  08

  Describe your academic, training, or experience assessing community, organizational, and/or patient health education needs and availability of resources.

• I have no experience in this area.

• I have less than 1 year of experience

• I have 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.

• I have 3 or more years of experience.

  09

  Are you willing to work evenings and weekends?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Do you hold a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Please select the certification you currently hold.

• CHW

• CHES/MCHES

• CHW/CHES/MCHES In progress (e.g. registered or awaiting score)

• None of the above

  12

  Describe your level of proficiency in working with database systems to track counts such as spreadsheets, google forms, Qualtrics, Smartsheets, and others. (Skills test may be administered)

• I have no experience in this area.

• Beginner

• Internediate

• Advanced

• Expert

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