Education Jobs in Salem, OR

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Are you ready to add some excitement and new challenges to your career in Public Health Do you possess strong program planning skills to help build a vision Are you an excellent communicator with a commitment to collaboration who would enjoy using skills and experience to make a difference for the community If this sounds like you come join our team at Marion County Health and Human Services and help create opportunities for the future through Public Health. You will work with a dedicated team who are striving to improve health outcomes for residents in our local community.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment working with a diverse group of co-workers and community stakeholders to ensure that :

A comprehensive work plan is developed to effectively implement evidence-based prevention programming across the life span.

Marion County Health and Human Services is a leader in systems-change to promote health for all.

Marion County Health and Human Services programs are driven by data and assessment of local conditions to better prepare for and respond to current and emerging health concerns. Apply now!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Participate in the planning organization and implementation of a health education program for a specific population served by the Health and Human Services Department. This may include providing intervention services technical support and other professional services to public and private medical communities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of a supervisor who assigns and reviews work for conformance to department policy. May also take direction from a Health Educator 3.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of employees is not a responsibility of positions within this class.

Typical Duties - Duties include but are not limited to the following

Community Based Tobacco Prevention

• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with leadership stakeholders schools community-based organizations social service agencies faith-based organizations healthcare providers and other community partners engaged in chronic disease and tobacco prevention efforts.
• Collaborate with and provide technical assistance to community partners to promote evidence based upstream tobaccoprevention programming and policy developmentin healthcare settings businesses agencies schools and other community settings
• Actively participate in CHIP workgroups local community planning groups community partner meetings and one-on-one Stakeholder meetings
• Present accurate persuasive communications with the public school representatives community partners health agency leaders and policy makers.
• Work with internal and external partners to ensure programs and services meet the needs of targeted high-risk population as identified by data
• Collect interpret analyze and present local indicator data

General TPEP Activities

General Prevention Duties

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

May be required to flex time or work additional hours on weekends or evenings to accommodate business needs.

Response Level 2 : In the event of an emergency employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the objectives principles theories and practices of health education and the organization and functions of public health; basic life sciences sociology community and social organization and of modern educational theory literature and techniques; strong communication skills.

Ability to practice successful negotiation and persuasion skills; effectively conduct investigations by interviewing verifying facts and documenting information; make constructive evaluations of public health education curricula programs methods and accomplishments; lift at least 40 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Drives a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; uses depth perception; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors; speaks with a clear and audible voice; hears a normal level of speech; sits; stands; climb stairs; moves about the work area; reaches overhead; bends forward; uses hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate objects; operates a keyboard; lifts pushes pulls moves carts and carries up to 40 lbs. for up to 100 yards; on rare occasion may work around dust smoke vibration or radiation; may encounter uneven areas when working in community or school visits; will transport projector and laptop in rolling bag and will lift bag into and out of vehicles.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 29 - 39