What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Educator position at County of Sullivan?
This position involves responsibility for the implementation of a coordinated plan for public health education services for the purpose of promoting, improving and maintaining personal and community health for residents of Sullivan County. Duties will include conducting seminars, training sessions, group discussions and similar programs in connection with the delivery of public health education services promoted by Sullivan County Public Health Services. The assignment may concentrate on one major health issue or on several major issues. Work is performed under general supervision of the Public Health Director or his/her designee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Baccalaureate Degree or higher in health education, health sciences, public health, health promotion, community health or health communications; or
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Baccalaureate Degree or higher in education, nursing, epidemiology, wellness and fitness or nutrition, and one (1) year experience in health education; or
(C) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Baccalaureate Degree or higher in marketing, human services, social work or psychology, and two (2) years’ experience in health education.
NOTE: Incumbents must satisfactorily complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education in health education related topics approved by the New York Health Department within one (1) year of appointment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,885.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person