COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Mahoning County Public Health

POSITION DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST

POSITION DESCRIPTION APPROVED: 09/9/16

RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Director of Community Health

RATE OF PAY: $24.50 - $27.57 Based on experience as defined in Article 20 of the Union Contract

JOB SUMMARY: The Community Health Education Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Board of Health for health promotion and assessment. Goals and objectives will be realized through the preparation and presentation of health promotion programs, written communications, and displays for the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Community health promotion through health education programs designed to develop improved health attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, and skills while promoting MCPH’s mission, goals, and services.

Coordinate the programmatic and, as needed, assist with fiscal aspects of assigned local, state, and federal grants that support the work of multidisciplinary coalitions and other related work as required.

Assist the Public Information Officer team with promotion and education related to public health programs and services. Shall serve as a member of the PIO team when appointed by the Health Commissioner and after completion of all required training.

Planning, presentation, and evaluation of health education programs.

Design, construct, and display MCPH’s services, projects, activities, and general health promotion displays both on-site and in the community.

Consolidate reports and statistical data on programs, displays and presentations.

Consolidate statistical data for MCPH reports, community surveillance and community coalitions.

Assist in developing the surveillance and health education components for all MCPH programs and services.

Assists in MCPH staff education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES:

Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) team projects and CQI training initiatives as applicable or required. Incorporate the principles of CQI into daily work activities.
Participates in public health emergency response activities as needed or directed. Includes the completion of Incident Command System/National Incident Management System training.
Attend and participate in agency training, events, and activities including but not limited to: Strategic Planning, Community Health Assessment/ Community Health Improvement activities, and healthy equity trainings.
Assists in maintaining Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma with above average information technology skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
Bachelor’s degree in health education or related field with relevant community or school health educational experience.
Ability to communicate with large or small groups through written or oral presentations.
Proficiency in use of Windows Office products and software for statistical analysis of large datasets
Able to relate to people of diverse ages, cultures, and socio-economic status.
Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer master’s degree in related health promotion, preventive medicine, or public health.
Credentialed as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES*: Tier 3

Analytic/Assessment Skills

Policy Development/Program Planning Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Competency Skills

Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

Financial Planning and Management Skills

Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

*Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, Council on Linkages Between

Academia and Practice. http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Documents/Core_Competencies_for_Public_Health_Professionals_2014June.pdf

Applications may be submitted to Ed Janik ejanik@mahoninghealth.org

Revised: 7/25/24

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