Health Education Assistant - Friday Night Live - Alcohol
Health Education Assistant - Friday Night Live - Alcohol
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which it was received
Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks a Health Education Assistant I who will be assigned to our Friday Night Live Alcohol program located in Moreno Valley.
The Health Education Assistant I involves providing services to various community groups particularly focusing on schools youth centers and other community organizations. The role requires both fieldwork and direct interaction with young people in environments where inperson engagement is crucial. Heres a breakdown of the key responsibilities:
- Field Work in Schools and CommunityBased Organizations:
- The role requires being physically present in educational and community settings. This may involve interacting with youth in classrooms afterschool programs or community events addressing their needs providing support and facilitating group activities.
- Transportation:
- A notable aspect of the position is transporting youth to various events (if needed). This emphasizes the need for mobility ensuring that the youth can participate in events that are more effective or beneficial when attended in person.
- TeamBased Presentations:
- You will be working within a team to plan and execute presentations. This might involve preparing visual aids coordinating group activities and ensuring that the delivery of the material resonates with the audience.
- Data Entry:
- The role involves maintaining records which may include logging attendance tracking participation and documenting any feedback or outcomes from programs and events.
- Workshop Plannimg srchttps:// and :
- Youll be responsible for planning and running workshops. These could cover a wide range of topics from life skills and career development to educational support and social issues depending on the needs of the group youre working with.
- Creating Informational Materials:
- Developing materials such as flyers brochures or digital content to promote workshops events or community services is another essential task. These materials would help communicate important information to youth families or other stakeholders.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Throughout all of these tasks clear communication and collaboration with colleagues community leaders and youth participants will be key. Effective teamwork is crucial in executing successful programs and workshops.
The department highly desires candidates who can provide a mix of handson interaction with youth logistical coordination (such as transportation) and the of educational and communityoriented activities. The ideal candidate will focus on inperson presence enjoys direct engagement and can work well in team settings.
- Field Work in Schools and CommunityBased Organizations:
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
In a learning capacity: assist in preparing exhibits posters displays and other visual aids for presentation at meetings conferences clinics and public gatherings.
Researches health information and prepares newsletters educational materials news releases and special features on assigned health topics; assist in the planning of and participates in workshops seminars and the discussion groups to promote health and health education programs.
Assist in the orientation and training of departmental and other county department staff participating in health education programs in the areas of program objectives and methods.
Prepares curriculum and delivers presentations on assigned health and nutrition topics and on the programs and services of the Department of Health or Riverside County Regional Medical Center.
Networks with target community groups and leaders to promote health education programs and services and compile resources.
Assists in determining community health needs and participates in the planning development and evaluation of programs designed to meet such needs.
Provides nutrition and health education to individuals based on assessed needs.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from a recognized college with a Bachelors degree in Public Health Health Sciences or Services Health or Community Health Education Home Economics Foods and Nutrition Family and Consumer Related Sciences or Behavioral or Social Sciences (Sociology Psychology Social Work). (Experience which involved assisting and participating in a health education program in a health care facility public health agency or a hospital may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year for year basis. This experience must have included responsibility for the preparation of health education materials and preparing and delivering talks on health and nutrition topics and community health services).
Knowledge of: Community resources and their functions; group dynamics and human behavior; human anatomy and physiology; the techniques involved in preparing and displaying posters exhibits and other educational visual aids; common health problems their causes and prevention.
Ability to: Present ideas accurately concisely and effectively both orally and in writing; assist in the promotion of public health education programs; prepare and deliver effective oral presentations before public and professional groups; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of community agencies organizations and individuals.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.
County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:
For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Jammie Smith via email at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
