Health Educator

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Health Educator

Salary

$64,604.80 - $78,520.00 Annually

Location

Placerville, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2406-8501

Department

Health and Human Services Agency

Division

Public Health

Opening Date

06/24/2024

Closing Date

7/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

The County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HHSA) is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Our programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community, and Social Services. We have over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of their fellow community members.

PUBLIC HEALTH

The Division of Public Health (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/PublicHealth) is comprised of an inter-professional team that promotes and demonstrates best practices of population level wellness through a highly diverse and talented workforce. Focusing on population level prevention our team engages in health policy development, community-level assessment, community health improvement planning, partner collaboration building, public health education, and proactive wellness intervention. With a County overall health ranking of 11th in California the Division of Public Health has a broad catalog of comprehensive prevention programs including Maternal Child Adolescent Health family-oriented nursing services, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, California Children’s Services, preventive clinical services focusing on contagious diseases, Snap Ed, Oral Health, Tobacco Use Prevention services, and Emergency Preparedness.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Health Educator performs a variety of duties in the planning, design, and implementation of specialized public health, substance use disorder treatment, or emergency medical services and emergency preparedness programs to meet the needs of the community as determined by the department head or program manager.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate, plan, and present training for staff development in areas related to emergency preparedness and response.

• Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response and continuity of operations plans.

• Identify and address gaps in emergency response plans for at-risk/vulnerable populations.

• Facilitate and/or participate in inter-agency coalitions and meetings.

• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and community organizations to coordinate multi-agency training and exercises related to emergency preparedness.

• Conduct training needs assessments of department and other inter-agency personnel.

• Coordinate with other agencies to provide emergency preparedness and response training to medical and emergency partners, and government, tribal, business, and other volunteers.

• Assist with the evaluation of emergency response exercises and implementation of corrective actions; facilitate program evaluation of preparedness programs to conform to public health and emergency management grant requirements.

• Assist in preparing and monitoring the Emergency Preparedness grants; ensure that equipment and supplies purchases remain within the allocated funds available.

• Attend various meetings, committees, and conferences related to program goals and objectives.

• Perform related duties as assigned

  For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/853849?keywords=health%20educator&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

  Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate for the Health Educator position within the El Dorado County Public Health Division embodies a passion for promoting community health and resilience. They will play a vital role in supporting our Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grants on the PHEP team.

This individual will be responsible for developing informative and engaging educational materials aimed at empowering the public to prepare for and respond to emergencies effectively. Additionally, they will evaluate the outcomes of community-level education efforts to ensure their effectiveness.

Collaboration is key in our efforts, and the ideal candidate will actively engage with community emergency preparedness partners to strengthen our collective resilience. They will also demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning by participating in preparedness training and exercises to enhance their skills and knowledge.

During emergencies, this candidate will step into field roles, contributing directly to our response efforts and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community members. Above all, our ideal candidate embodies our commitment to promoting, protecting, and assuring conditions for optimal health within our community. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit will be invaluable in fulfilling our mission.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in health education or promotion, community health, health sciences, or a closely related field;

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Two (2) years of experience providing professional support to a health education, promotion, or prevention program, or a substance use disorder treatment program; or Possession of a Certified Health Education Specialist certification issued by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. or a Certified in Public Health certification issued by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

OR

Possession of a master’s degree in public health education, promotion, or prevention.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who are within six months of graduation from a qualifying Master's program (see minimum qualification patterns) will be allowed to participate in any testing for the position; and if successful, will be placed on the eligible list; however, an eligible/candidate shall not be referred for the department hiring interview until completion and receipt of the qualifying Master’s degree. It will be the applicant's responsibility to notify The County of El Dorado Human Resources Department upon completion and receipt of the qualifying Master’s degree.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/853849?keywords=health%20educator&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the minimum qualifications for Health Educator, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here. (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/Recruitment)

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Health Educator. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months .

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, located in Placerville, CA.

  Click here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/FAQs) for Frequently Asked Questions.

  The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

  As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

  Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

  Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento

• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport

• 129 miles to San Francisco

  Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports

• Skiing and Snowboarding

• Live Music and Music Festivals

• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries

• El Dorado County Fair

• Placerville Speedway Races

• Farm to Fork Restaurants

• Small Business Shop

  Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/files/assets/county/v/1/documents/government/human-resources/gsfa-brochure-for-job-postings.pdf) for more information.

  CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Basic Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays

• Floating Holidays

• Vacation and sick leave accruals

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/PL%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

• I acknowledge receipt of this information

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  Describe your experience in developing educational materials for the public. In your description identify the medium used for educating, how you tailor your communication to audiences with varying degrees of health literacy, and how you assess learner readiness or understanding. Provide name(s) of the employer (s) where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have this experience type N/A.

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  Describe your experience in evaluating outcomes from community level education specifically around preventive public health interventions in areas such immunizations, communicable Provide name(s) of the employer (s) where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have this experience type N/A.

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  Describe your experience addressing health-related educational needs for a community program that included a focus on public health emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, risk assessment, etc. as it pertains to COVID-19, fire, floods, etc.. Provide name(s) of the employer (s) where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have this experience type N/A.

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  Describe an opportunity where you were part of an inter-professional team, what the team worked on, what your role was on the team and was the team successful. In your response state why the team was successful or why the team failed. (Not scored)

  Required Question