What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Health Educator (NMDOH/PHD #70204) position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$24.88 - $37.32 Hourly
$51,755 - $77,633 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C6
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
NM Dept of Health, Health Promotion Program within the Northwest Region of the Public Health Division works with internal and external partners to improve and support population health outcomes.
Why does the job exist?
This position supports communities in improving health and addressing the root causes of health disparities. This position connects communities with public health resources, elevate local priorities, provide hands-on support, and build partnerships that support well-being across the NW region. Through this work, HP staff act as liaisons, building trust between the Department of Health and community through sustained connections and support. HP staff align their work with priority public health strategies and services occurring across the Northwest Region.
How does it get done?
Primary responsibilities of Health Promotion staff include applying the 10 Essential Public Services framework to support regional public health priorities and improve population health outcomes. Health promotion efforts frequently intersect across multiple areas of the framework through community engagement, partnership development, communication, and support of public health strategies and services.
Job duties:
Communicate effectively to inform and educate
Strengthen, support and mobilize communities and partnerships
Facilitate, cultivate and foster implementation of policies, plans and laws
Link people to needed personal health services and assure the
provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
Who are the customers?
Key internal partners include other state programs and bureaus with the region and key external partners include tribal and county health councils, as well as not-for-profits, managed care organizations and local community groups that support the work of councils and communities.
Ideal Candidate
Experience working with communities.
Great communication and customer service skills.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Education and one (1) year of experience in a health-related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Ophelia Hudson Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$24.88 - $37.32 Hourly
$51,755 - $77,633 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C6
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
NM Dept of Health, Health Promotion Program within the Northwest Region of the Public Health Division works with internal and external partners to improve and support population health outcomes.
Why does the job exist?
This position supports communities in improving health and addressing the root causes of health disparities. This position connects communities with public health resources, elevate local priorities, provide hands-on support, and build partnerships that support well-being across the NW region. Through this work, HP staff act as liaisons, building trust between the Department of Health and community through sustained connections and support. HP staff align their work with priority public health strategies and services occurring across the Northwest Region.
How does it get done?
Primary responsibilities of Health Promotion staff include applying the 10 Essential Public Services framework to support regional public health priorities and improve population health outcomes. Health promotion efforts frequently intersect across multiple areas of the framework through community engagement, partnership development, communication, and support of public health strategies and services.
Job duties:
Communicate effectively to inform and educate
Strengthen, support and mobilize communities and partnerships
Facilitate, cultivate and foster implementation of policies, plans and laws
Link people to needed personal health services and assure the
provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
Who are the customers?
Key internal partners include other state programs and bureaus with the region and key external partners include tribal and county health councils, as well as not-for-profits, managed care organizations and local community groups that support the work of councils and communities.
Ideal Candidate
Experience working with communities.
Great communication and customer service skills.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Education and one (1) year of experience in a health-related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Ophelia Hudson Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $51,755 - $77,633