Posting number: 2610-631-3900
Department: Substance Abuse
Job classification: Public Health Educator I
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Public Health
The Kent County Health Department invites applications for the position of Public Health Educator I – Substance Use Prevention Education.
This is a professional level position in the field of public health education with responsibility for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs and strategies related to the prevention of youth substance use and abuse. Further program responsibilities include health awareness, group behavior change, and risk reduction services directed toward diverse individuals and groups. Duties will be performed in collaboration with an internal substance use prevention team in the Health Education and Promotion Section of the Community Health Strategy Division.
This is a non-supervisory position.
C.H.E.S or C.P.S. certification strongly desired at time of hire, otherwise chosen candidate must be willing to obtain and maintain certification at employee's expense.
The ability to assess community needs, set goals and objectives, coordinate programming with community partners, and effectively administer evidence-based prevention programs in schools for students, grades 3 through 12, is essential. Skills in health communications and community engagement and outreach are preferred.
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Located in West Michigan, Kent County is the fourth largest population center in Michigan. Covering 864 square miles, the County is home to more than 650,000 people. The County provides a wide and varied range of services to residents. The services include mandated services (i.e. law enforcement, correctional facility, justice system, public health, drain maintenance, general government, elections administration, equalization, and solid waste management) and discretionary functions (i.e. parks, zoo, airport, economic development, property description and mapping, and extension services). As public servants, our employees are committed to making a difference; they value the importance of their work. The excellence of their work is visible throughout our community. Kent County recognizes the individual needs of its citizens. To best service their needs, Kent County is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, well-qualified workforce that is understanding and responsive to the changing needs of the community.
