Community Health Educator (HSP II)

April 15, 2024

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Community Health Educator

 (Human Services Planner-II)

Description

Henderson County Department of Public Health seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic health education professional who is passionate about helping improve and protect the health of our community. The Community Health Educator will plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to improve health outcomes with a focus on active living, food access, chronic disease prevention, and related social drivers of health.

Schedule

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, with one hour for lunch. Work schedule may include non- traditional hours, evening, holiday, or weekend work hours. Additional hours may be required for public health emergencies, preparedness activities, special events or programs, out-of-county training/travel, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Health Director.

Qualifications

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, experienced facilitator, ability to work effectively with people on all educational & professional levels, ability to deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in assessing situations and making decisions, skill in establishing a rapport with departmental staff, community leaders, and the public. General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration with more specific knowledge of the planning process; and of program areas to which assigned. General knowledge in data analysis, utilization, and reporting.

Required Minimum Training

A master's degree in public or human services administration or a human services programmatic field, preferably with course work in human services planning, and one year of experience in human service program planning or administration; or graduation from a four-year college or university, and three years of administrative or consultative experience in a human service program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Credentials:  

• Degree in Public Health, Health Education, or Health Promotion preferred
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) or MCHES certification preferred.

To Apply

• Submit a fully completed Henderson County application and college transcripts to Henderson County Health Dept. HR  via email at healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov, via fax at 828-697-4709, in person, or via mail to: Henderson County Department of Public Health 1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Suite 100 Hendersonville, NC 28792-5840.
• College transcripts that are sent directly from a college or university can be sent to healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov.
• Applications are available at the Henderson County Department of Public Health, including our website: https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/health/page/employment  
• Pre-employment drug screen, driving history and criminal background check is required of finalist applicant.
• While cover letters and resumes are welcome, a resume alone will not be processed further, and an application that says, “see resume” will be considered incomplete and invalid. 
• If a fully qualified HSP II is not available, we will consider hiring a Human Services Planner I (HSP-I). HSP-I minimum education and experience requirements can be found online here.
• Applications will be accepted through Monday, May 6, 2024, 4:30pm

Salary

Salary Grade: 75A     Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,680.50-$60,000 annually. Benefit Eligible.

(Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.)