MAHONING COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
POSITION DEPSCRIPTION: COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST
POSITION DESCRIPTION
APPROVED: August 9, 2016
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nursing and Community Health
JOB SUMMARY: The Community Health Education Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Board of Health for health promotion and assessment. Goals and objectives will be realized through the preparation and presentation of health promotion programs, written communications, and displays for the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in health education or related field with relevant community or school health educational experience. Ability to communicate with large or small groups through written or oral presentations. Proficiency in use of Windows Office products and software for statistical analysis of large datasets. Able to relate to people of diverse ages, cultures, and socio-economic status. Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer master’s degree in related health promotion, preventive medicine, or public health. Certified Health Education Specialist preferred.
POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES: Tier 2
Analytic/Assessment Skills
Public Health Science Skills
Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
Communication Skills
Cultural Competency Skills
Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
Financial Planning and Management Skills
Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
*Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, Council on Linkages Between
Academia and Practice. http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Documents/Core_Competencies_for_Public_Health_Professionals_2014June.pdf