Health Education Assistant Spanish Bilingual

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Tulare. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to individuals, schools, and community groups on health topics such as child health and disability prevention, dental health, communicable disease, HIV/AIDS, family planning, nutrition, chronic disease prevention, obesity, and other Health Department services.
• Assist in developing and reviewing health education/promotion exhibits, posters, displays, and materials for presentation at meetings, conferences, clinics, and public gatherings.
• Research health information and prepare copies for bulletins, periodic reports, and educational materials.
• Assist in preparing news releases and special features on assigned health topics.
• Assist in planning and participating in workshops, forums, and discussion groups to promote public health and health education programs.
  
  

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, education, behavioral, life sciences, or related fields.
  
  

Equivalencies For Education:

• Minimum of 30 units of college coursework, including at least nine (9) units in a science major, such as social science, health science, environmental science, life science, or closely related field.
  
  

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Experience:

• Direct program experience working with public health, behavioral health, or health programs may be substituted for the educational requirement on a ratio of one (1) year of direct experience for one (1) year of college education, up to three (3) years.
• Additional units in a science major may be substituted for the direct program experience on a ratio of nine (9) units for one (1) year of direct program experience.
  
  

Skill/Ability To:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Present ideas accurately, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations before community groups.
• Write clear, concise, and technically accurate reports and letters to convey information using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Proofread and edit reports and letters.
• Establish priorities, plan, and organize work schedules effectively.
• Interpret and explain programs to groups and individuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Read, understand, analyze and recall program regulations.
• Remain flexible to changes in workload and work schedules.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing.
• Perform simple or complex tasks quickly.
• Work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Work with various activities and multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

License Or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
  
  

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Skill/Ability To:

• Speak, read, and write in a designated second language in addition to English.
  
  

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in public health education.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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