Health Educator

Anderson County is a great place to live, work, and explore. From the historic community of Clinton to the innovation legacy of Oak Ridge-famously known as "The Secret City" from its Manhattan Project roots-our county blends small-town warmth with big scientific impact. We're home to scenic treasures like Norris Lake, the Clinch River, Melton Hill Lake, and miles of rolling hills and wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, paddling, and fishing. Nearby Norris Dam State Park and the off-road adventure terrain at Windrock Park add even more ways to get outside. You'll also find a growing mix of local eats, family-friendly spots, festivals, and craft brews across our communities, making Anderson County a welcoming place to put down roots and enjoy East Tennessee life.

Anderson County Government is committed to being a top employer in the region and a great place to build a career. We're proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid basic life insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a variety of wellness programs and resources to support our employees' overall well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In the role, you will get to:

• Work with an inspiring team
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of community health needs
• Work with the Anderson County Health Council and other health coalitions to develop resources and strategies to meet assessed health needs
• Utilize knowledge and training to implement evidenced based health education and programs in creative ways to reach target populations in the community
• Assist with the design and delivery of relevant in-service training programs for health department employees. Teachers, and other professionals
• Provide community health related activities offsite

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:

• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Are a team player
• Are creative
• Can set priorities
• Can communicate verbal and written information and ideas
• Can listen to and understand information and ideas
• Are willing to respond to public health Emergencies
• Are willing to promote and support vaccinations
• Are willing to promote and support Family Planning
• Are willing to promote and support breastfeeding
• Comfortable speaking and providing education in groups

COUNTY OFFERED BENEFITS

• County Paid Benefits
  • FREE Life Insurance
  • FREE Onsite Health Clinic (with the enrollment in a Health Plan)
  • FREE Telehealth: Medical and Behavioral
  • FREE Employee Assistance Program
• County Share Payment of Benefits
  • Medical / Behavioral / Prescription
  • Vision / Dental (buy-up and family plan)
  • State Defined Retirement
• Voluntary Benefit Options
  • Accident
  • Critical Care / Cancer
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401k (Roth plan available)and 457b Retirement
• Personal Time Off
  • Sick
  • Personal
  • Vacation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications):

• Graduation from and accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, health education, biology, or related field and
• Experience equivalent to one year of full-time health education work
• One year of additional qualifying graduate course work in public health, health education, biology, or related field may substitute for the required one year of experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

OTHER:

• Employment will be contingent on a background check

Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary : $22 - $23