Health Educator I

About the role

(Transcript Submission Required) This position will be based in Green Co., with coverage also in Cumberland and Taylor counties. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Schedule and facilitate comprehensive healthy lifestyle and risky behaviors prevention programs within academic school settings. Attend orientation and training sessions to develop an understanding of community health assessment analysis. Meet with members of the community to establish partnerships, form coalition relationships, and explore available community resources. Assist in exchanging information with various organizations and agencies concerning health needs of the community and assist in assembling materials to be utilized. Gather health information for the public relative to the specialized program. Distribute health education materials by a variety of methods. Provide services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG) /Administrative Reference (AR). Collaborate with other public health team members in educating community members about specific health education initiatives within each county. Demonstrate an awareness of public service announcements (PSA) and assist in producing public service announcements for radio and television. Submit communication materials to assigned supervisor for approval. Collect and analyze data for health program planning needs. **SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS - Official transcripts are preferred and MUST be provided and uploaded with the application before the job posting close date. All transcripts must list the degree awarded. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to upload a transcript with the awarded degree listed with the date awarded or conferred will automatically disqualify the application from consideration. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Deann Cross at deann.cross@lcdhd.org. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Orients core functions and essential services to the local health department, assists in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality. Participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY. EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

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• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)
• POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

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Advertisement Closes: 07/04/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 15 Salary: $18.07 - $22.46 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Lake Cumberland District Health Department

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