Health Educator

Calloway County Health Department

Calloway County, KY, US
Hourly: $18.07 - $22.46; grade: 15; benefits: not ...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site or community-based).
Bachelor's degree in related field
Community health needs assessment
Substance abuse prevention experience
The Calloway County Health Department is seeking a Health Educator to assist in promoting community health, planning health education programs, and reducing health risk behaviors. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with community organizations, particularly in substance abuse prevention initiatives

Job Summary

  • The role involves orienting core functions to the local health department and assisting in identifying community health needs.
  • The incumbent serves as Project Director for Calloway County's Agency for Substance Abuse Policy Coalition to prevent substance use.
  • Employees must document services professionally, maintain confidentiality, and participate in health education evaluation processes.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Calloway County Health Department is seeking a Health Educator to assist in promoting community health, planning health education programs, and reducing health risk behaviors. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with community organizations, particularly in substance abuse prevention initiatives.

Salary

Hourly: $18.07 - $22.46; Grade: 15; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Community health needs assessment
  • Substance abuse prevention experience
  • Public service announcement writing
  • Data collection and analysis skills

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication skills
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Professional growth mindset
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Budget management awareness

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
  • Drug screening test required
  • Background check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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