Health Educator

Job Objectives: Incumbent serves as front line Health Educator that provides public health education and supports policy, environment and systems changes which positively impacts the health of Reno County residents. Incumbent serves as a public health resource person for the Reno County Health Department, and the Reno County community for programs as assigned. Incumbent will assist in grant writing and grant reporting as directed. Essential Job Functions: PLEASE CONTACT RENO COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION. Provide public relations/communications with other agencies, community partners, and media regarding health promotion information and activities. Perform specific outreach activities and presentations related to public health concerns and health issues of the population served by the Health Department and within the public health workforce at the county and state level. Implement quality improvement processes as needed to identify needs within the structure of the Health Promotion Department and programs developed for the community. Hold various memberships related to public health and health promotion (i.e., KPHA, NCHEC, local health coalitions, etc.). Provide/communicate informed and supported health related information to the public. Implement evidence/research-informed engagement strategies to increase awareness of and support for policies and practices that promote systems, policies and environments changes that enhance health. Assist with grant applications and the development of grant reports to meet funding requirements of designated grants. Attend grant program quarterly meetings as required. Prepare online grant reports as requested by grantor.