Public Health Educator-Glynn
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Salary: $38,220.25 AnnuallyLocation : Brunswick, GAJob Type: Full Time SalariedJob Number: 2024-09699Division/Section: District 9-1 County PositionUnit: Glynn - ClinicalOpening Date: 12/12/2024Closing Date: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM EasternDescription Pay Grade: HClick HERE for VideoWho we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and place
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.Qualified Candidate will work in providing community outreach and education to people from a variety of backgrounds. Position may require non-traditional works hours. Job ResponsibilitiesJob Responsibilities:

Collaborates with health specialists and civic groups to ascertain community health needs, determine availability of services, and to develop goals. Maintains a working partnership between public, civic, professional and voluntary agencies

Develops and conducts community surveys to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine availability of professional health services

Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials to the community. Provides education opportunity for health personnel.

Promotes health discussion in school, industry and community agencies.

Works with the district Public Information Officer in responding to media inquires, providing the information to the public regarding health concerns, resources and updating information on electronic media platforms

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. Additional InformationFor more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees•13 Paid Holidays•Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave•Defined Benefit retirement plan•Health Insurance•Dental Insurance•Vision Insurance•Health Care Spending Account•Dependent Care Spending Account•Life Insurance•AD&D Insurance•Disability Insurance•Legal Insurance•Long-Term Care Insurance•Specified Illness•Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Additional Perks•A supportive and rewarding work environment•Physical Activity Breaks•Employee Assistance Program•Employee discount program•Tuition AssistanceTo learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Reference Checks & Immunizations Required* May be subject to pre-employment drug screenDue to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried EmployeesIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.No benefits are offered for part time employees.01 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a Bachelors degree in Education, Social, Behavioral, Biological Sciences or a directly related field Or a Masters degree in Public Health Education?

• Yes
• No

03 How many years of experience do you have in planning and presenting community health education programs and events?

• 0-less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• more than 3 years

04 How many years of experience do you have in Public Health Education

• 0-less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• more than 3 years

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