BAND C GRADE 4 SUBGRADE 1 DIVISION: Public Health. NORMAL HOURS: 8:00AM to 4:30PM Evening/Weekend hours as needed

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1 DODGE COUNTY TITLE: HEALTH EDUCATOR BAND C GRADE 4 SUBGRADE 1 DIVISION: ACCOUNTABLE TO: CLASS CODE: Public Health Director of Public Health PRIMARY LOCATION: Public Health Office NORMAL HOURS: 8:00AM to 4:30PM Evening/Weekend hours as needed DATE OF LATEST REVISION: 8/1/2012 JOB PURPOSE: Under general supervision, the Health Educator is responsible for conducting assessments, analysis and evaluation of community health educational needs. The Health Educator is responsible for planning and implementing health educational programs, delivering health education to County residents, planning and implementing outreach activities for Child and Teen Checkup, and planning and implementing statewide health improvement program. Position responsibilities include the promotion of health programming and the preparation of grants or the seeking of supplemental revenue to assist in the support of and development of educational health programming and services. Duty Essential Duties Frequency B/G No. 1. Prepares, promotes and delivers health educational programming at community events, worksites, schools, senior dining sites or other events requested by Dodge residents. 20% 2. Conducts community health need assessments for various target populations for health promotion through the research, collection and analysis of survey data Researches health topics and available resources for Dodge residents or PHN staff. Determines how best to communicate and disseminate health information to the public. 4. Researches grant or funding opportunities and writes grants that can support and enhance the objectives and goals of Dodge County Public Health. Daily 10% Quarterly 1

2 Duty Essential Duties Frequency B/G No. 5. Formulates and develops advisory groups for different target Population groups to gain feedback, support, or ideas concerning health programming, services and health education Collaborates and serves as the Adolescent Health Coordinator/Grant Manager to better coordinate the delivery of service and better utilize existing resources. 7. Prepares progress and activity reports for grant programs outlining th objectives, activities and accomplishments of the program. 8. Develops/implements the C& TC Outreach Program. 9. Performs duties of the lead County Resource Management Team (CRMT) 10. Performs WIC duties as needed. (For this duty a degree in Dietetics is required.) 11. Performs case management for community and nursing home residents for certain health plans. Daily Quarterly Daily Performs other duties of a comparable level or type. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires minimum of Bachelor s Degree (BA/BS) in community health education, public health, nursing or related area. Will consider a 2 year RN, or a combination of 2 year degree in related field and experience. Prefer Masters Degree in Public Health and certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist. Valid Driver s License. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED: (At entry level) Knowledge of: Principles, practices, issues, trends and techniques in the field of community health education and public health. 2

3 Fundamentals, methods and approaches used in developing and implementing health promotion programs. Research methods and techniques used in assessing, evaluating and documenting the performance of health needs, promotional and educational efforts and programs. Community issues, organizations and funding sources available for health education. (At entry level) Skill in: Identifying, formulating, and writing grants for alternative funding. Designing, developing and implementing community based health education programming and services. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED (CONTINUED): Planning, promoting and collaborating with citizen groups, advisory groups, citizens and other county agencies in designing health programs and services to better meet the needs of citizens. Researching health prevention and health related topics. Communicating and presenting health information in a clear, concise and effective manner in both writing and presentation. Writing grant applications and funding reports and program evaluations. Public relation activities designed to promote, communicate and foster interest in health issues and topics relevant to Dodge County. Using office equipment, computers and software applications. CORE COMPETENCIES OF POSITION: Knowledge of Work Rules. Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and applicable jurisdictional polices and procedures in order to help facilitate compliance with such policies and procedures by all staff members. Commitment to the Work Group. Develops respectful, cooperative and productive work relationships with co-workers, including the demonstrated willingness to help newer staff so their respective job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible. Commitment to Customer Service. Demonstrates by personal example the service quality and integrity expected from all staff members. Represent Dodge County in a professional manner to the general public, employees and other outside contact/constituencies in a manner that helps maintain and enhance Dodge County s reputation as well managed and citizen oriented. Communication. Confer regularly with and keep one s immediate supervisor informed of all important matters pertaining to those functions and job responsibilities for which they are accountable. Productivity and Work Organization. Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and accomplish work in a timely and effective manner. Report to work 3

4 location on time and on a regular basis. Problem Solving and Decision Making. Exercise good judgment in problem solving, analytical thinking, and independent thinking as it relates to departmental and County procedures, problems, and policy interpretations. Safety Rules and Procedures. Know and observe the safety policies and procedures of the County. Perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner while using appropriate safety equipment, clothing, and devices. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/REQUIREMENTS: Light physical work. Duties involve exerting force up to 25 pounds to 50 pounds occasionally. Physical requirements and essential duties involve walking, standing, seeing, sitting, talking, hearing, and using hands to handle, feel or manipulate objects. SAFETY POLICY It is the responsibility of every employee of Dodge County to know and observe the safety policies and procedures of the County. Each employee is expected to perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner while using appropriate safety equipment, clothing, and devices. 4

5 Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Part I: Physical Requirements Section A The physical mobility requirements of this job are to spend: Section B The physical effort requirements of this job are Section C The physical dexterity requirements of this job are to operate: # of pounds lifted hours a day sitting pounds lifted waist high a telephone hours a day standing pounds lifted shoulder high Computer/electronic equipment hours a day walking pounds lifted above the head hand tools hours a day kneeling hours a day stooping miles a day walked feet climbed using a ladder feet climbed on an incline feet climbed using stairs pounds are carried alone pounds are carried with someone else distance weight must be carried (feet) pounds are pushed pounds are pulled pounds are held Electric tools Manipulate small objects Part II: Sensory Abilities The checked items listed below are sensory requirements needed for this job. Items are critical, useful, or not required. critical useful Part III: Mental Effort The mental efforts required on a daily basis are: see reading Analyzing data distinguish colors writing Searching for solutions hear or listen basic arithmetic Creating methodologies taste mathematics Conducting research smell weighing and/or measuring Managing resources touch visualizing conclusions Evaluating performance of others speak Part IV: Work Environment The elements of this job s work environment are (complete all that apply): hours a day spent working The condition of the air is clean The noise level is normal under time pressure (controlled) hours a day spent working rapidly The condition of the air is normal/average The noise level is loud, requiring ear protection % of time spent indoors The condition of the air is dusty/dirty The surface of the working environment is level % of time spent outdoors The condition of the air is wet/humid The surface of the working environment is sloping % of time spent in an automotive vehicle The condition of the air is affected by fumes, smoke etc. The surface of the working environment is uneven % of time spent at a desk, bench or window The surface of the working environment is slippery % of time spent in an office or control room Part V: Additional Comments: 5