Temporary Health Education Assistant II

ABOUT THE POSITION

Applications will be reviewed on Wednesday November 26 2025

The County of Riversides Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Spanish bilingual Temporary Health Education Assistant II position to support the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Public Health Department. The positions will be located in Indio .

The incumbent in this position will support the implementation of Health Equity programs. They will collaborate with a team to participate in community events that engage residents and partners. This position involves building and maintaining positive relationships with a diverse group of individuals including residents community leaders local groups and organizations. A strong understanding of health education principles methods and techniques is essential along with the ability to effectively communicate and distribute educational information to the public

A Spanish bilingual exam will be administered to those that qualify .

Schedule : Tuesday-Saturday : 8 : 00AM-4 : 30PM. This position will involve evening and weekend assignments.

The department desires a minimum of 1 year experience in community outreach work.

The candidate must live in the Desert region possess a valid California Drivers License as traveling throughout the county will be required.

TAP Benefits : the Team!

The Riverside University Health System is here for you when you or someone you love is in need of help to achieve and maintain a life of whole health wellness and recovery. Can you see yourself here

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Determine community health and / or patient education needs and participate in the planning development and evaluation of required programs.

Assist in developing and maintaining coalitions advisory councils and other partnerships by identifying and contacting community resources and leaders to gain their cooperation and encourage participation in assessing community health needs implementing community educational efforts and promoting positive health practices.

Assist in the planning of and participate in workshops seminars and discussion groups to promote health and health education programs; assist in the orientation of departmental and other County department staff participating in health education programs in the areas of program objectives and methods.

Organize and conduct educational sessions on various health and nutrition topics including the objectives and services of the Department of Public Health Department of Mental Health Office on Aging or Riverside County Regional Medical Center for schools community groups and agencies.

Prepare bulletins periodic reports and educational materials; prepare new releases and special features on assigned health topics; maintain and utilize a list of media contacts.

Prepare exhibits posters and displays of presentation at meetings conferences clinics and public gatherings; assist community groups in the organization and development of various community health education projects.

Assist in preparation and modification of appointment schedules and patient / participant flow.

Provide health and nutrition education to individuals based on assessed needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Desired : One year in community outreach work.

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in community health education public health health sciences or services health education home economics foods and nutrition kinesiology family or consumer related sciences behavioral or social sciences or closely related field.

OR

Experience : One year of experience as a Health Education Assistant I with the County of Riverside.

Knowledge of : Health education principles methods and techniques including the preparation of educational materials and the means of disseminating educational information to the public through mass media; community resources and their functions; techniques of collecting and compiling data pertinent to health education program planning and evaluation; common health problems of target groups in the community their causes and prevention; group dynamics and human behavior.

Ability to : Prepare public educational materials such as pamphlets posters displays and exhibits; present ideas accurately concisely and effectively both orally and in writing; prepare and deliver effective oral presentations before public and professional groups; organize and conduct meetings training forums and seminars; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of community agencies organizations and individuals.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License / Certificate : CA DL is required for this position as traveling throughout the county will be required.

Whats Next

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and / or current employees of RUHS - Public Health may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

About TAP

The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary at-will basis.

For questions regarding this position please contact : Dawn Martin @

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here : Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at : of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official / unofficial transcript(s) degrees and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. ( AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.

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Employment Type : Temp

Department / Functional Area : Public Health

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1