Public Health Educator I

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THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING MAY 2028.

As a Public Health Educator I, you will play a crucial role in delivering public health education programs and initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes. This entry-level position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating health education activities, campaigns, and workshops. You will work closely with community members, schools, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to promote health and well-being.

Key functions include:

• Health education planning
• Education delivery
• Resource development
• Community engagement
• Advocacy and outreach

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists in the development of health education programs, curricula, and materials tailored to the needs of the target population;
• Collaborates with senior educators to design engaging and evidence-based educational content;
• Conducts health education sessions, workshops, and presentations in various community settings, including schools, clinics, and community centers;
• Utilizes effective teaching methods to engage participants and convey health information;
• Maintains an organized inventory of educational materials;
• Collaborates with community partners to coordinate health promotion events and initiatives;
• Engages in community outreach to raise awareness of public health issues and available resources;
• Assists in the preparation of reports and assessments to evaluate program outcomes;
• Maintains accurate records of program participants, attendance, and evaluation data.

• Minimum one (1) year experience with HIV Prevention, testing, counseling, and education.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations, including unhoused individuals, those experiencing substance use disorders, or related experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Constantly required to exchange accurate information. Constantly uses fine motor skills to utilize computer equipment and healthcare equipment. Constantly required to observe details at close range. Occasionally required to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally operates a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws. Depends on assignment. Action Activity - bending; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone; Vision - may be required to operate motor vehicle.

Working Conditions: Occasionally exposed to hazardous fluids. Occasionally exposed to the risk of needlesticks and exposure to communicable diseases.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.