Community Health Education Specialist Senior

Our Mission: The Nutrition and Health Promotion Division administers a variety of grant-funded nutrition and health education programs including WIC, Tobacco Cessation, AZ Health Zone, and Overdose Data to Action.

About the position: This role manages county-wide public health education and prevention programs across areas such as nutrition, chronic disease, and injury prevention. It involves supervising personnel, administering grant-funded initiatives, coordinating community outreach, ensuring contract compliance, and evaluating program effectiveness. This position requires work in a busy office doing reports and out in the field including outside for health fairs and events. May be working occasionally with the Mobile Health Unit to provide education and support in rural areas. The work schedule can vary based on outside events after hours and on the weekends, but it is mostly Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional travel may be required to conferences outside of Mohave County. Travel in Mohave County is required within work hours. It does involve interactions with the public and public speaking as well as presenting. Community Health Education Specialist I -> Salary Range 13 Step 1-8 $21.09 - $25.93/hr. Community Health Education Specialist II -> Salary Range 15 Step 1-8 $23.26 - $28.61/hr. Community Health Education Specialist Senior -> Salary Range 17 Step 1-7 $25.65 - $30.63/hr. Must pass pre-employment background screening. Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Proud to Offer: Paid Time Off (PTO) Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System11 Paid Holidays Perform work with a greater purpose

Essential Job Functions: An employee in this class series is responsible for the direct supervision of assigned professionals and the activities within an assigned area and may be responsible to perform or participate in any or all duties and responsibilities required of the assigned area. Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative staff work for an assigned area of the Nutrition and Health Promotion Division of the Health Department. This work includes scheduling; maintaining records; responding to requests for information or services; performing related administrative, planning and research activities; and preparing correspondence, reports, statistical information and budget materials. Coordinates and presents a variety of workshops designed to educate the public on health, nutrition, chronic disease, tobacco use prevention, opioid overdose prevention, and other issues as may be defined by the grant program and the prevention of illness, disease and injury. Provides prevention and intervention counseling services for individuals; refers individuals to appropriate County or outside agency for assistance. Coordinates and organizes collaborated community-wide task forces to address and assess local needs as they related to health issues. Completes performance evaluations; makes hiring recommendations; recommends disciplinary actions; approves vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel monitors reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides technical assistance and training for assigned subordinates. Plans and implements programming as it relates to contract requirements. Coordinates with subcontractors to ensure program compliance, accurate reports, and program evaluation. Administers and recommends revisions to contracts. Monitors contracted staff for compliance to contract requirements. Acts as liaison between Nutrition and Health Promotion Division programs, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), and other agencies throughout the county and state. Documents, collects and interprets data for reporting to state and federal agencies; liable for accuracy of statistical data in state and federal reporting. Interprets program goals while monitoring compliance with state, federal and local policies and procedures, regulations and division rules. Identifies funding sources and prepares grant proposals for submission. Answers questions and provides information to the public; conducts community outreach services to include preparing articles and providing interviews for mass media publication. Participates in community task forces/committees and special events. Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement. Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status of community members. Communicate and act in a cultural competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community members, co-workers, and work contacts.

Minimum Qualifications: Required minimum education, experience and training: Community Health Education Specialist I: Entry level Public Health Education including. Bachelor's Degree in Public Health education, or related field. One (1) year experience working with the public in the public health education field. OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. Community Health Education Specialist II: One to two years of Public Health Education including. Bachelor's Degree in Public Health education or a field directly related to the area to which assigned. Two years (2) experience working with the public in the public health education field. One (1) year supervisory experience. OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. Community Health Education Specialist Senior: Three of Public Health Education including. Bachelor's Degree in Public Health education or a field directly related to the area to which assigned. Three (3) years of experience working with the public in the public health education field. Three (3) years of experience as a supervisor. OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Public Health and health education techniques and skills. Some assignments may require specialized knowledge specific to the area of assignment such as tobacco use prevention, opioid overdose prevention, chronic disease, nutrition, techniques and skills or prevention/education/intervention techniques and skills. Principles, practices, and services related to public health and the specific area to which assigned (i.e. nutrition, opioid overdose prevention, chronic disease, nutrition, etc.)Methods and theory of education, individual and group-process counseling. Research, analysis, evaluation and reporting techniques. Budgetary and financial procedures, grantsmanship and data processing applications. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, training, and evaluation. Effectively operating and utilizing of a variety of laboratory equipment and other equipment used in a health service area. Effectively operating a variety of office equipment to include: computer keyboard; typewriter; fax transmittal; and copiers. Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Develop, plan, implement and evaluate community health education and prevention programs. Set priorities, assign, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate work activities and to persuade assigned personnel effectively. Understand, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations regarding public education/prevention programs to include departmental procedures and requirements.