Position Summary:
The Health Education Specialist will be dedicated to promoting healthy behaviors necessary to reduce health risks, control chronic conditions, and prevent disease, injury, and disability.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good knowledge of public health education principles and practices including needs assessment, information dissemination, and community organization relating to common health problems; basic disease etiologies and preventive strategies; survey methods and basic statistics used to collect and interpret data; and training methods. Good written and verbal communication and materials development skills. Desire and ability to work collaboratively, as a member of a team. Strong positive Customer Service Skills. Strong processing abilities. Strong problem-solving and communication. Ability to adapt education approach based on patient goals, learning preferences and abilities, educational attainment, socioeconomic status, culture, English proficiency, and age of clients.
Education and Experience:
The position requires a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, Social Work, or a related health field. One year of experience and CHES certification are desired. Spanish language fluency is a plus.