Health Educator Assistant Spanish Speaking Health Department Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

Assists with program planning for Health promotion prevention interventions and risk reduction programs.

This role focuses on helping childcare/education providers implement best practices for nutrition physical activity breastfeeding and mental health. As a member of the Healthy Living Team this role also consists of providing Spanish assistance to other team members and periodically helping with other projects and outreach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have one (1) year of related work experience in public health or health promotion or 48 credits hours of related coursework and a declared major from an accredited college or university in Health Education Health Science Public Health Community Health or related degree.

Bilingual in English and Spanish required; reading writing and speaking both English and Spanish fluently.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience working in childcare or child education settings.

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

A valid Drivers License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Drivers License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assits in planning health promotion and risk reduction programs in Salt Lake County which may include County employees and residents.
• Assists in planning and coordinating health promotion and communication activities to meet the goals and objectives of the program.
• Assits in developing and/or identifying health education materials for distribution and use in the program.
• May assist in collaborating and promoting linkages within the disparate populations local health departments community organizations State Health Department and other government agencies in planning and carrying out health promotion activities.
• Assists in administering surveys for program evaluation.
• Completes special projects as assigned such as working with specific groups to assist them in developing programs/projects.
• Assists in preparing reports and documents.
• Prepares compiles and writes monthly program reports and quarterly reports.
• Plans work activities assists in setting goals and participates in the strategic planning and decision making processes of program activities.
• Participates in on-the-job training and other assigned activities to maintain awareness of all aspects of the Department and Division.
• Helps develop plans and implements health promotion/education and risk reduction in programs. May help individuals assess their relative health risks and provide services to reduce risk through workshops seminars community events and referral networks.
• Creates designs organizes publicizes and provides educational curriculum programs and materials.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Health communication/prevention principals and methods
• General Health Education Principles

Skills and Abilities to:

• Experience in health education and community outreach and organization is strongly recommended
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Public speaking ability
• Express concepts orally and in writing clearly concisely and effectively
• Relate effectively to individuals from various social economic ethnic professional and medical backgrounds
• Act independently after receiving general information about tasks
• Work well as part of a team
• Manage time efficiently
• Proficient use of computer

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to work in various environments and County locations that may require security access i.e. clinic settings small office spaces etc.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

An At Will FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.
• Are at will employees who may be terminated for any reason without notice and without a pre-termination hearing.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

We are seeking a self-motivated culturally competent and personable individual to support the TOP Star (Teaching Obesity Prevention in Early Childcare and Education Settings) program. This role focuses on helping childcare/education providers implement best practices for nutrition physical activity breastfeeding and mental health. As a member of the Healthy Living Team this role also consists of providing Spanish assistance to other team members and periodically helping with other projects and outreach.

This position will work 10-20 hours per week usually during business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. May occasionally need to work an evening or part-day Saturday.

This position does allow for hybrid work schedule with at least one half day required per week in-office on Monday or Wednesday.