This position will plan, coordinate, and implement County and grant funded public health education programs and will perform a variety of other tasks related to health education. This position is located in the Public Health Division of the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency The position is at-will, temporary, part-time and scheduled for twenty-five (25) hours per week.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepares written educational materials for distribution to the community; updates / orders educational materials as needed.
• Assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for health education programs.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other county department personnel, outside agencies and the public, coordinates program activities with other departments and agencies as appropriate.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Refer to the job description for a full list of duties.

The ideal candidate will be able to strategize, develop, and implement creative public health messaging through various communication platforms such as in-person, social media, website content, and local media outlets in order to promote health and wellness, health risk prevention, and help connect people with agency services. This person will have knowledge of digital communication, social media navigation, and be able to speak confidently and professionally before various groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

EXPERIENCE:

One year of public health education experience.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in health and community services, health education, social services or related field.

SICK LEAVE:

Up to 24 hours per year of paid sick leave. Up to 48 hours of paid sick leave maximum accrual.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY:

The County coordinates with State Disability Insurance for regular employees.

RETIREMENT:

The County is in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement. This applies only to PSE’s who work more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.

To apply for this job opportunity, submit a completed County of Glenn employment application packet online at calopps.org or to the Personnel Department: 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988 by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened, and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which may include a written exam, practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EXE) temporary (limited benefits).

The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department.

The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time.