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Public Health Educator

Public Health Educator

Training and Leadership ConsultingHouston, TX, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits / Perks

  • Great Work Environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Outline calendar of events targeting health risks for each work shift.
  • Leverage health plans, wellness, and community resources.
  • Ability to conduct presentations on health prevention issues such as : active living, healthy eating, stress reduction, and tobacco cessation.
  • Collects data and performs research to assist in developing, pretesting, and evaluating health-related education techniques and materials.
  • Schedules and presents health education programs / seminars for employee, dependent, and retiree populations.
  • Prepares or assists with preparing health education pamphlets, visual aids or special projects.
  • Assists with the activities of the Employee Wellness Advisory Council (EWAC).
  • Collaborates with Wellness Ambassadors and other stakeholders to disseminate wellness information.
  • Guide departmental site contacts in the planning, administration and development of wellness programs; key deliverables include creating a culture of wellness, engage high percentage of eligible population, improve health status, drive health risk migration and impact short-term disability, absenteeism and health care costs.
  • Utilize your skill in behavior change methods (such as Motivational Interviewing) to encourage adopting habits conducive to a higher quality of life, emphasizing preventative care.
  • Implement customized strategic wellness plans for city departments including goals and plan of action.
  • Engage program participants in modifying high risk lifestyles or apply behavior change principles to changing and maintaining lifestyle behaviors.
  • Provide reports on participation, activities and results to date.
  • Assist in the planning, design, implementation, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive corporate health promotion programs (including but not limited to : health screenings / health fairs, awareness events and classes, health communications).
  • Lead special projects and initiatives.
  • Track and report performance measures including events delivered, participation, and outcomes.
  • Provide coverage, as needed, for the City of Houston Wellness Center and assist with day-to-day operations as assigned.
  • Meet the operational expectations and goals of the department executive team.
  • Maintain current licensure in good standing; seek professional development.
  • Communicate proactively and effectively with participants, peers, and supervisors.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS

    There are no major sources of discomfort; the office environment is essentially normal with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

    Requirements :

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Behavioral Science or a related field such as Public Health.

    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    No experience is required. Directly related professional experience in Public Health, Education or a closely related field may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Previous experience in management of fitness facilities, exercise physiology or closely related field preferred.

    LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

    Requires a valid Class C Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

    PREFERENCES :

  • CHES is preferred and must show proof of certifications and licensure.
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish).
  • Flexible shifts (need to cover any of 3 shifts on occasion). Ability to travel approximately 25% (may include overnight).
  • Strong background in motivational interviewing and stages of change in relation to behavior modification programming required.
  • Ability and creativity to develop promotional program material.
  • Posses the ability to instruct health education and lead wellness programs.
  • Positive attitude, professional, and self-initiator with excellent written and oral skills.
  • Ability to engage groups
  • Ability to work with a diverse population.
  • Experience providing 1 : 1 and small group Health Coaching.
  • Strong conceptual, strategic and visionary skills.
  • Knowledge of ROI outcomes.
  • Awareness of sensitive issues that may arise working within government departments
  • Coordination and strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Masters degree preferredminimum 1-year related experience.

    • If you are passionate about promoting health and wellness in the community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

    Job Type : Full-time

    Pay : $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

    Benefits :

  • Health insurance

    • Medical Specialty :

  • Public Health

    • Schedule :

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
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