HEALTH EDUCATOR
(Grant Funded Till 06/30/2025)
Salary $35,884.00
SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY :
Under the supervision of Community Engagement Director or designee. The Health Educator promotes public health by developing and disseminating compelling health education materials, leveraging various communication channels to foster widespread awareness and engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Employee w ill accurately document all time worked.
2. Conducts outreach and educational activities to health-care providers, health-care clinics, hospitals, health-care facilities, high schools, colleges, and universities with a focus on public health issues.
3. Performs moderately complex identification, outreach, and data entry.
4. Uses national public health observances as opportunities to conduct specific education and promotional activities to give emphasis to the importance of the public health issues.
5. Participates in statewide media campaigns by distributing public service announcements and materials to local television and radio stations, newspapers, parent publications, university newspapers, high school newspapers, and neighborhood newspapers.
6. Participates in special initiatives throughout the community focusing on public health issues, threats and/or emerging diseases.
7. Collaborates with Cameron County Public Health Programs Directors or designees to effectively and accurately promote program services to help meet program and department goal and objectives.
8. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with a variety of community agencies and organizations, including other departments within Cameron County.
9. Serves as a resource and community partner for individuals, professionals, and community agencies.
10. Assists with the development, evaluation, and distribution of culturally appropriate educational and health promotion information and material.
11. Assists with social media marketing of departmental activities and public health messaging via all CCPH social media platforms.
12. Works alongside the Community Engagement Specialist in developing internal/external campaigns for public consumption.
13. Other duties as assigned.

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in English, Public Health, Biology, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field, along with two (2) years of experience working with the general public. Related work experience may be substituted for education. Every two years of experience directly related to the duties of the job can substitute for every one year of required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of communication channels and their uses, digital trends, calendar observances related to public health, and outreach strategies. Proficiency in medical terminology and awareness of public health laws and regulations. Thorough communication skills to communicate with the public (oral, written and Spanish speaking ability). Knowledge of computer programs software (MS, Word, Excel, Power Point, internet). Ability to work with confidential client information. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work with public. Ability to work with others as a team member. Knowledge of proper office etiquette in handling telephone and public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, comply with State of Texas Driving Laws, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must have reliable transportation. Employees of Cameron County may be required to work during any natural disaster or emergency, extended hours and non-traditional work schedules (i.e., Saturdays and Sundays). Criminal background check is required for employment or continued employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of the duties of the position. If additional assistance is required, employee must request assistance prior to performing the assignment.
SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS
CONTACTS:
EXTERNAL CONTACTS : Occasional contact with other health, social, and educational care agencies, outside organizations. Frequent contact with clinic clientele. Communication is via telephone, written communication and face to face.
INTERNAL CONTACTS : Utilizes tact when dealing with County employees, health, social and educational care providers, and clientele regarding operations issues. Constant contact with County Personnel. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone and through written communication.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Comply with Cameron County and Department of State Health Services rules/regulations and display a positive public image. As a Cameron County employee, the identity of every client shall be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purpose of an investigation, hearing, or judicial proceeding.
DIFFICULTY:
Judgement is required to ensure completion of job activities as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor or designee. Uses discretion to achieve work goals. Initiative is constantly required to achieve work goals.
GUIDANCE:
As assigned by Immediate Supervisor or designee. It is the responsibility of the employee to know and maintain contact with their Immediate Supervisor or designee.
WORKING CONDITION:
Working conditions are primarily in a clinic, office, or community center.
This is not a Civil Service covered position.
BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program
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