Careers

Description:

Note : For a complete position description and to formally submit your application for consideration, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohd.

This position will be open until filled with the first review date of August 6, 2021. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

his is a term-limited position, funded through 06/30/2023.

This position is in a union represented bargaining unit and eligible for union membership.

Under direction of the Prevention Services Director, the Health Educator plans and provides health education to health care providers and community partners regarding COVID-19 health literacy. The individual assigned to this position is expected to apply considerable knowledge of health education and public health principles to situations involving people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and socioeconomic circumstances.

This position will work within an interdisciplinary team and will be working on a 2 year federal grant from Health and Human Services. The focus of the grant work is to demonstrate the effectiveness of local government implementation of evidence-based health literacy strategies that are culturally appropriate to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and/or other mitigation measures in racial and ethnic minority populations and other socially vulnerable populations. Services may include participation in group facilitation, development of materials, collection of materials, and evaluation.

Education and Experience Required

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education or a closely related field

Experience: A minimum of one year’s experience in teaching or providing health education

Or: In place of the above requirement, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Licenses, Certifications and Other:

• Two years’ experience in teaching or providing health education, preferred.
• Fluency in second language appropriate for job related functions, preferred.
• Master’s degree in health education or a closely related field, preferred.
• Experience working in public health, preferred

• Valid Washington State Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish Health District’s insurance carrier
• Background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $5,209.00 - $6,980.00 per month