Health Educator - The City of Baltimore : Job Details

POSTING DATE: 1/15/2025 SALARY RANGE: $46,932.00 - $56,551.00 Annually BACKGROUND CHECK Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed. PROBATION All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation. ELIGIBILITY Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. EDUCATION ACCREDITATION Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. CLASS DESCRIPTION A Community Health Educator II conducts and assists in the design and organization of health educational and promotional programs. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion. SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have A bachelor's degree in public or community health education from an accredited college or university. AND EXPERIENCE: Have one year of experience performing public or community health education. OR EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the principles and techniques of community health education. Knowledge of facts and prevention of a wide variety of diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, STD and Tuberculosis. Knowledge of individual and group behavior. Knowledge of community, group and organization dynamics. Skill, in certain designated positions, in speaking, translating, reading and writing a non-English language utilizing specific established rules pertaining to such factors as spelling in letters or characters in a Latin or non-Latin-based alphabet or writing system, word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, pronunciation, punctuation and other related language mechanics. Ability to develop health education and promotion programs. Ability to utilize the computer and common business presentation software packages to prepare community health education and promotion materials. Ability to conduct community Health presentations. Ability to deal with community groups and organizations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. EXAMINATION PROCESS Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. BENEFITS The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I, via email at [email protected]. Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER