Health Educator in ST. GEORGE, Utah

Job Duties

Performs a variety of duties develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Southwest Utah Public Health Department. Performs complex clerical, technical, and entry-level professional work in assisting in the essential functions described below.

• Assess local health education needs using surveys and other assessment tools; document and evaluate results and present findings to division administrator; develop comprehensive local health education plans based upon identified needs.
• Coordinate prevention campaigns for residents by implementing awareness campaigns, media relations, and other social marketing plans.
• Educate on cardiovascular disease, injury control, and coordinate classes.
• Evaluate the impact of health education programs by conducting process, impact, and outcome evaluation.

• Disseminate general health education information for the various divisions of the health department; consult with, and educate, the divisions and/or assist in bringing together comprehensive prevention services throughout the county by assisting in consultation services and networking with other agencies or groups.

   

Work Schedule

• Monday thru Thursday 7:30-5:30, Friday from 8-5 with every other Friday off

   

Employer Offered Benefits

• Retirement Pension and 401k (URS)
• PTO – 3½ weeks off 
• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premium 100% covered by the employer (HSA program)
• Free employee/spouse/dependent life insurance

• 12 observed paid holidays

   

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in health education, health promotion, public health, or a related field

• Must possess a driver’s license

   

Work Environment

May be required to stay at or return to work during public health incidents and/or emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normally assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

The posting will remain open until filled