This grant-funded position is in the Maternal Child Health - Healthy Arizona Families section, in the Community Outreach and Preventative Education Division of the Health Department. Monday - Friday daytime schedule. OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 36
The Maternal Child Health Health Educator is responsible for coordinated assigned programs that support the department’s Maternal Child Health Program within the Department’s Community Outreach, Prevention and Education (COPE) Division. This position works closely with internal and external stakeholders, community partners, schools, families, youth, and residents to establish and implement policies and initiatives in the areas of physical activity, youth violence prevention, teen driver safety, bullying prevention, and other services and programs surrounding maternal and child health. This position reports to the Maternal Child Health Program Coordinator.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT COPY OF DIPLOMA OR GED.(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
 
Develops and presents specialized public health educational programs in environmental issues, wellness, disease prevention, family planning and health promotion;
Identifies educational objectives for assigned community health problems and develops program curriculum;
Assists public health professional from the department and from the community in developing specialized education programs in environmental issues, wellness, disease prevention, family planning and health promotion;
Implements health education programs through community presentations, seminars and workshops, and the use of audio-visual aids with schools and other community agencies;
Collects and applies health information related to assigned community health problems in curriculum and materials development;
Coordinates scheduling of classes, participant recruitment, instructional materials selection, program evaluation and other activities;
Evaluates films and educational activities designed for specific community health problems;
Maintains program records and applicable reports.
 
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
 
Knowledge of:

• principles, methods and techniques of community health education;
• selection and use of audio-visual materials for educational programs;
• current community health problems;
• methods and instruments used in program evaluation;
• techniques of print and visual aids preparation.

 Skill in:

• organizing and presenting health education programs;
• developing marketing and educational materials;
• using audio-visual materials in educational programs;
• communicating effectively;
• identifying community health problems.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health education, adult education, psychology, marketing or a related field.
(Additional relevant experience may substitute for a portion of the aforementioned education.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pre-employment physical may be required.  
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.