Health Educator - Utahcounty : Job Details

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) ###-#### Fax: (801) ###-#### Email: [email protected] The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities. Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind: How can I make my community a better place? Who will need my help and protection? How will I make a difference for someone? We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people. Apply today and join our Team. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. Posting Date: December 16, 2024 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled *All applications received by December 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled. POSITION: Health Educator I Wellness Clinic Grant Funded POSTING #: 3620-1224ksa *May underfill as a Health Technician Educator This is under the Be Wise Program and Outreach Coordinator Grant Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish. The Opportunity: Under direct leadership of the assigned supervisor, assists, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Utah County. Performs clerical, technical, and entry-level professional work. Grade: Health Educator I 721 Health Education Technician - 720 Starting Pay: 721 - $24.34 27.97 per hour 720 - $22.70 - $26.09 per hour Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., may occasionally require some nights and weekends Job Qualifications Health Educator I - 1. Bachelors degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field. 2. Two (2) years of work experience in public health or a related field. 3. A completed, related masters degree may be substituted for two (2) years of health education work experience. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Health Educator I 1. Applicants must be eligible to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and/or obtain a Certificate in Public Health (CPH). 2. Incumbents may be required to complete Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees when applicable. Job Qualifications Health Education Technician 1. Bachelors degree in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a related field. Click for a full job description Benefits Package Includes: 100% paid premiums for health insurance Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k) Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options) Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA) Fourteen (14) paid Holidays Dental and Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity. UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER