Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00396

Department: Public Health

Division: Public Health Administration

Job classification: Health Education Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Education

Summary

Under direction, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates health education programs and services; promotes health education programs and activities with, and delivers trainings to, the public and community organizations; oversees the preparation and presentation of health educational materials; coordinates health education activities with County departments and external agencies; serves as the educational consultant for the Departments of Public Health and/or Behavioral Health Services; assists with contract, grant, and/or program development and administration; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of duties

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

• Plans, coordinates, and implements assigned public or behavioral health education and prevention programs and services; plans, develops, and administers health education and promotion strategies, work plans, trainings, marketing and communication materials, and policies and procedures; designs and conducts evaluations to assess the quality and performance of health programs.
• Schedules, coordinates, and makes presentations to community groups and organizations regarding health education programs, services and activities; attends various meetings, committees and conferences related to program goals and objectives.
• Provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff on a project or daily basis according to program need; oversees work activities to ensure they are properly conducted; provides training on health education principles and activities; provides information to management on staff performance.
• Coordinates and collaborates with coalitions and work groups; develops agendas, delegates, and follows up on action items; schedules and facilitates meetings; and records and distributes minutes.
• Works with various community groups and organizations to encourage an interest in public and/or behavioral health; collaborates with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
• Advises departmental personnel on the use of educational materials and techniques and the use of community resources; organizes special health education programs, conferences, meetings, and speaker's bureaus on health topics; develops line-item budgets, coordinates sponsors and/or vendors; and researches and creates content to promote education programs and events.
• Plans and facilitates certified training and community workshops; adapts curriculum to target audience; maintains registration of participants, prepares all materials and equipment necessary; coordinates logistics with community partners, and maintains all participant data.
• Plans, develops, and facilitates educational curriculum for youth and parent groups; researches educational materials, creates syllabus, learning objectives, and presentation materials; coordinates training with partner agencies, and maintains accurate data records.
• Provides outreach services, disseminates educational materials at community events, maintains print material on relevant topics; interacts with the community-at-large regarding behavioral health and public health services; assists with linkage to services and resources.
• Pursues grant funded opportunities; assists with writing grant applications; monitors grant progress; files grant reports with state or other funding agency; prepares and maintains reports and other documentation of health education program activities.
• Maintains databases, records of services and participant demographics, mailing lists, and other information to facilitate the functionality of health education programs; produces monthly and quarterly service review reports.
• Develops, conducts, or coordinates health needs assessments and other public health surveys; performs focus groups and community surveys; develops and maintains health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.
• Prepares publicity materials including news releases, pamphlets, newsletters, and bulletins to publicize and explain health services and programs; prepares educational materials for meetings and training sessions; reviews published materials for readability and suitability for the department's acquisition and maintains a stock of educational materials for distribution.
• Maintains current knowledge of health education program topics and issues and recommends improvements, as appropriate.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public and/or behavioral health administration for health education program implementation and administration.
• Principles and practices of program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of training curricula design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, targeted populations, and adults with differing learning styles.
• Methods and techniques of evaluating training program effectiveness.
• Methods and techniques of evaluating health education program quality and effectiveness.
• Methods for researching, collecting, and compiling demographic and biostatistical information and data.
• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles and practices of disease prevention, health promotion, and the social determinants of health.
• Principles and practices of grant writing and administration.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed.

Ability to:

• Develop, implement, and coordinate health education programs.
• Utilize demographic and biostatistical data and information to evaluate community health education needs.
• Establish health education program standards and evaluate performance.
• Prepare and present educational information in various formats and for diverse audiences.
• Source, apply for, monitor, and report on grant funding.
• Work with at risk and targeted populations.
• Develop skills in interviewing clients and recording and interpreting statements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs and make sound recommendations for improvements.
• Research and obtain factual information and recognize the relevance/significance of what the data is demonstrating.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Apply trauma informed and harm reduction principles.
• Conduct meetings, give presentations, and accurately convey messages.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on emerging projects.
• Manage a variety of projects related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with mandated requirements.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, and procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to the work performed.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to the work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public health, behavioral health, health management, education, social work, or a closely related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience developing and delivering health education programs.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate California driver’s license.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various County and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

Environmental Conditions

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Supplemental information

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for the assessment listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100%.

THE ASSESSMENT (100%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026.

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-7697. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

Those applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

Placement on Eligible List:

The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or hr@maderacounty.com.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:

You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.