Public Health Educator

Seeking a full-time organized, detailed oriented, pragmatic, and collaborative Public Health Educator to join the community health team based in our Mecosta County Office.

General Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, the health educator will provide front line community and school engagement for healthy lifestyles emphasizing youth risk reduction with an emphasis on substance abuse prevention including in-school prevention education.
• Additionally, works to prevent the spread of CoVid-19 infections in schools by providing health and wellness education services/sessions for students and the school community.
• Programming includes evidence-based community education and outreach specific to substance use prevention and general health education outreach and programming.
• Provides outreach and education across multiple counties.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Health education or public health related degree.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification preferred or ability to acquire. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong written & oral communication & strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to engage with diverse groups and work with key community stakeholders is required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, instruct, and educate clients and the community.
• Experience in community level programming or collaborative partnership work preferred.

Submit resume and cover letter by June 21, 2024

District Health Department #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve.  Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

• Customer Service
• Communication
• Responsibility and Accountability
• Positive Attitude
• Integrity

What we offer:

• Family-first company culture
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
• 3 Personal Days
• Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from
• Dental and Vision
• MERS Retirement Plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave