Community Health Education Specialist I

Mohave County Public Health-Nursing Division is looking fill a Community Health Education Specialist I position.

We're looking for a passionate individual to join our amazing team while making a difference.

This position is part of our HIV Prevention Program and supports efforts to provide valuable services to the community. The HIV Prevention Program offers testing, post-test counseling, and referrals to providers for appropriate care.

Confidentiality is the highest priority.

We are located at 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ

About Us

Mohave County Department of Public Health Nursing is one of four divisions within the public health department. The department exists in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the residents of Mohave County.

The Nursing Division of the Mohave County Department of Public Health reaches out to the community through a range of public health programs. Many of the services are free, regardless of household income. Some services are provided on a sliding fee basis, and others are available at a low, fixed cost. Funding for Public Health programs comes from sources such as grants, taxes, and local and state revenues.

Community Health Education Specialist I -> Salary Range 13 Steps 1-5 $21.09 - $23.73/hr.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Weekends and Holidays off with occasional participation in community events may be after work hours and/or during weekends.

Primarily based in an office setting; frequent interactions with the community over the phone, in-person, and virtually..

May be occasional public speaking engagements, primarily educational in nature.

Position does deal with highly confidential data and information.

This position will conduct rapid HIV screening tests on individuals seeking HIV screening/testing. The screening consists of a conducting a finger prick or mouth swab; training is provided.

Must be able to travel throughout different county locations. Working conditions would include but not limited to:

• Possible exposure to contaminate or infectious materials and samples encountered in a health service area.
• Possible outside exposures when participating in outreach community events.
• Travel will be mostly in Mohave County but may be required to travel to Phoenix, AZ, approximately one-three times yearly for additional training.
• 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.
  
  

Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in public health education, or related field.
• One (1) year experience working with the public in the public health education field.
• OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
  
  

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Willing to attain additional knowledge in the health education field and area to which assigned through reading of health-related information and materials and attending training and educational classes.
• Public Health and health education techniques and skills. Some assignments may require specialized knowledge specific to the area of assignment such as exercise/sports science, gardening, tobacco use prevention, opioid overdose prevention, chronic disease, nutrition, techniques and skills or prevention/education/intervention techniques and skills.
• Principles, practices, and services related to public health and the specific area to which assigned (i.e., nutrition, opioid overdose prevention, chronic disease, nutrition, etc.)
• Methods and theory of education, individual and group-process counseling.
• Research, analysis, evaluation, and reporting techniques.
• Budgetary and financial procedures, grantsmanship and data processing applications.
• Effectively operate and utilize of a variety of laboratory equipment and other equipment used in a health service area.
• Effectively operate a variety of office equipment to include computer keyboard, faxes transmittal, and copiers.
• Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate community health education and prevention programs.
• Compile and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Effectively assign, train, and oversee subordinates.
• Make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes andregulations regarding public education/prevention programs to include departmental procedures and requirements.
• Deal with issues and/or situations which may be controversial or sensitive in nature.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the community, coworkers, supervisor, health professionals and clients.
• Meet the physical requirements of job assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.