Health Educator (Public Health/Community Engagement)-Marlboro County Health Department
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9 Marlboro County, SC Marlboro County, SC Full-time Full-time $37,860 a year $37,860 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Careers at DHEC:
Work that makes a difference! Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Provides leadership in the assessment of state regional, county health data, community resources and processes to determine at-risk populations and risk factors to be addressed.
Facilitates the development of community health assessments and community planning to identify strategic issues and priority health problems.
Implements evidenced-based policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies directed toward community health improvement.
Provides consultation, and technical assistance to health department staff, community organizations, health care systems, programs and local coalitions/task forces addressing population health and chronic disease risk reduction for at-risk populations.
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with stakeholders, including other programs, government agencies, and nongovernmental lay and professional groups to build support for chronic disease prevention and control.
Uses effective community engagement strategies to facilitate coordination/collaboration and address chronic disease issues.
Leverage resources to impact prevention and create partnerships.
Evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of programmatic and community-based interventions through the collection/analysis of process and outcome variables.
Maintains and submits required reports to region leadership and program management as required in a timely manner.
Participates in required state, regional and program meetings/courses/trainings.
Participates in training to improve health education skills, maintains or develops content specific proficiency, and keeps abreast of changes in program standards, policies, and procedures including CHES/MCHES credentialing.
State Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion or a closely related field such as psychology, biology, sociology, education or physical education and health education experience.
Agency Additional Requirements:
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:
30 am), evening (after 5:
00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.
Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings.
May be required to travel overnight.
Employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or other public health emergency, which involves being subject to duty and or available during an emergency response via communications device on a 24-hour basis; and participates in/responds to Public Health Outbreaks and other priority response efforts.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application.
Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
EEO:
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency.
?We are committed to a diverse workforce.
?SC DHEC does ?not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for ?medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation.
?Accommodations may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE:
If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be.
Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area - close to the beaches and the mountains.
Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children 15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year 15 Days Sick Leave per year 13 Paid Holidays per year Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program REMOTE WORK:
?The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's (Public Health).
The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment.
Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
9 Marlboro County, SC Marlboro County, SC Full-time Full-time $37,860 a year $37,860 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Careers at DHEC:
Work that makes a difference! Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Provides leadership in the assessment of state regional, county health data, community resources and processes to determine at-risk populations and risk factors to be addressed.
Facilitates the development of community health assessments and community planning to identify strategic issues and priority health problems.
Implements evidenced-based policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies directed toward community health improvement.
Provides consultation, and technical assistance to health department staff, community organizations, health care systems, programs and local coalitions/task forces addressing population health and chronic disease risk reduction for at-risk populations.
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with stakeholders, including other programs, government agencies, and nongovernmental lay and professional groups to build support for chronic disease prevention and control.
Uses effective community engagement strategies to facilitate coordination/collaboration and address chronic disease issues.
Leverage resources to impact prevention and create partnerships.
Evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of programmatic and community-based interventions through the collection/analysis of process and outcome variables.
Maintains and submits required reports to region leadership and program management as required in a timely manner.
Participates in required state, regional and program meetings/courses/trainings.
Participates in training to improve health education skills, maintains or develops content specific proficiency, and keeps abreast of changes in program standards, policies, and procedures including CHES/MCHES credentialing.
State Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion or a closely related field such as psychology, biology, sociology, education or physical education and health education experience.
Agency Additional Requirements:
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:
30 am), evening (after 5:
00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.
Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings.
May be required to travel overnight.
Employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or other public health emergency, which involves being subject to duty and or available during an emergency response via communications device on a 24-hour basis; and participates in/responds to Public Health Outbreaks and other priority response efforts.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application.
Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
EEO:
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency.
?We are committed to a diverse workforce.
?SC DHEC does ?not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for ?medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation.
?Accommodations may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE:
If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be.
Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area - close to the beaches and the mountains.
Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children 15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year 15 Days Sick Leave per year 13 Paid Holidays per year Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program REMOTE WORK:
?The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's (Public Health).
The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment.
Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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