Public Health Educator

Public Health Educator: Substance Misuse Prev

Full Time

Dearborn, MI, US

Requisition ID: 1045

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Salary Range:$38,000.00 To 42,000.00 Annually

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to facilitate educational workshops and sessions. Using evidenced based strategies, delivers programs to individuals, families and communities designed to prevent a variety of abusive behaviors. Receives general guidance and direction to perform a variety of non-routine tasks with limited decision-making responsibility. Some judgment is required to adapt program content and respond to participant inquiries. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. Regular contact with program participants and other health educators is required to develop, enhance and deliver content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Facilitate educational workshops/sessions in local schools, community and faith-based organizations.

·         Assist Program Manager in preparing lesson plans that conform to program guidelines, are age appropriate, and based on the needs of the participants. 

·         Attend program meetings and trainings. 

·         Conduct pre and post program evaluations and prepare reports. Assist in the evaluation of information to identify program gaps and potential future programming.

·         Provide presentations on general substance use issues and LAHC’s services as needed. 

·         Disseminate substance use information at health and public fairs, school open houses and other community events. 

·         Establish and maintain liaison relationships with appropriate agencies regarding substance use prevention.

·         Ensure assigned paperwork is completed and maintained in accordance with LAHC and funding source standards. 

·         Attends assigned meetings as required. 

·         Remains current in substance abuse prevention training and educational techniques,

·         Maintains regular and consistent attendance.

·         Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.

·         Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

·         National and local substance use and prevention statistics and demonstrates the ability to apply current trends to service delivery. 

Skill in:

·         Facilitation and/or classroom training experience

·         Public speaking

·         Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams

Ability to:

·         Design, develop and deliver program content.

·         Must have strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 

·         Travel to multiple sites to provide services 

·         Partner with other members of the department as well as other functional areas of the organization to accomplish objectives.

·         Capture participant attention and influence, motivate and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.

·         Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

·         Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships

·         Cultural competency is a must. 

·         Solid organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverables and expectations. 

·         Bilingual preferred

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

·         Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree

·         Required Disciplines: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, education, public health, human services, criminal justice or a relate field)

-or-

·         At least 1 year of experience in public speaking and/or curriculum development required or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications:

·         Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:

o    Valid driver’s license

o    Certified Prevention Specialist from MCBAP preferred

Working Conditions:

Hours:   Normal business hours. Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including some evening and weekends.

Travel Required: Local travel only

Working Environment:    Climate controlled environment.

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Physical Requirements:

Sitting

  Up to 7 hour(s) per day

Lifting

  Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Walking

  Up to 2 hour(s) per day

  Up to 50 max. pounds**

Standing

  Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Pushing

  Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Bending

  Up to 1 hour(s) per day

  Up to 50 max. pounds**

Squatting

  Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Pulling

  Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Stooping

  Up to 1 hour(s) per day

  Up to 50 max. pounds**

Reaching

  Up to 2 hour(s) per day

Climbing

  Up to  .5 hour(s) per day  

Balancing

  Will not generally apply

       Stairs

  Up to  .5 hour(s) per day

Twisting

  Up to 1 hour(s) per day

       Ladder

  Will not generally apply

Crawling

  Will not generally apply

       Step-stool

  Will not generally apply

Kneeling

  Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Excessive heat

  Will not generally apply

Typing

  Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Excessive cold

  Will not generally apply

Data Entry

  Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Dust

  Will not generally apply

Humidity

  Will not generally apply

Loud Noise

  Will not generally apply

Hands in Water

  Will not generally apply

Unusual hearing or vision demands:

None specified

Other physical demands or notes:

** Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance.     Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.  

 Last updated: December 16, 2023

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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