Community Health Education Specialist I - Mobile Health Unit Program

Mohave County Public Health- Mobile Health Unit Program is looking for a Community Health Education Specialist I position.

Our Mission
The Mohave County Department of Public Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health of our communities.
 

Director's Message
Public health plays a critical role in promoting and protecting health in every community. At the Mohave County Department of Public Health, we have dedicated staff who strive to be the best in their respective fields and are eager to provide the highest quality of service to our clients. Please share your thoughts on how we can improve and where our staff met or exceeded your expectations. We are proud to serve all who live in, or visit, Mohave County.

This position will play a key role in supporting the Rural Health Transformation Project in Mohave County through the Mobile Health Unit Program. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills and be willing to accompany the Mobile Health Unit provider to rural areas throughout Mohave County.

The position will assist with basic health screenings and may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a mobile healthcare environment and following all applicable health, safety, infection-control, and confidentiality protocols.

A strong commitment to promoting community health and wellness is essential. Experience working with underserved populations or in rural communities is preferred.

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 11 Paid Holidays.
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
• Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

• Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
• Marketplace Discounts
• Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans. 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

• Work environment is mostly within the community with occasional office setting. 
• Required interactions with the public and some public presentations. 
• Possible exposure to contaminate or infectious materials and samples encountered in a health service area.
• Possible outside exposures when participating in outreach community events. 
• This position requires occasional outreach to other community partners and agencies.
• Developing curriculum and materials tailored to different age groups and demographics.
• Leading presentations in schools, community centers, and public forums.
• Collaborating with local organizations and stakeholders to expand outreach.
• Evaluating program effectiveness through surveys and data collection.
• Travel will be mostly in Mohave County but may be required to another part of the state as needed. 
• Travel will be mostly within Mohave County with travel to additional outlying county locations as needed, including Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Northern Arizona Strip, and other areas including attending required trainings or meetings, while operating a Mohave County provided vehicle.
• The ability to work outdoors performing moderate labor in varying weather conditions, including strong winds, extreme heat to extreme cold temperatures.
• This position may also include the occasional moderate lifting of 25 - 50lbs. 
• This position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking, running, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.  

• Develops and coordinates County health education programs including prevention and education services, counseling, and training.
• Coordinates and presents a variety of workshops designed to educate the public on health, exercise, sports science, tobacco use prevention and other issues as may be defined by the grant program and the prevention of illness, disease, and injury.
• Provides prevention and intervention counseling services for individuals; refers individuals to appropriate County or outside agency for assistance.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; conducts community outreach services to include preparing articles and providing interviews for mass media publication.  Participates in community task forces/committees and special events.
• Documents, collects, and interprets data for reporting to state and federal agencies.  Assists in identifying funding sources and preparing of grant proposals.
• Assists in interpreting program goals while monitoring compliance with state, federal and local policies and procedures, regulations, and division rules.
• Coordinates and organizes collaborated community-wide task forces to address and assess local needs as they related to health issues.
• Works with subcontractors to ensure grant/program (i.e., Tobacco program) compliance, accurate reporting, and program evaluation.
• Attains additional knowledge in the health education field and area to which assigned through reading of health-related information and materials and attends training and educational classes.
• Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement.
• Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level, and socioeconomic status of community members.
• Communicate and act in a culturally competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community members, co-workers, and work contacts.

Salary : $43,867 - $72,530