Community Health Educator

Job TitleDO NOT APPLY ON THIS SITE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO APPLY. Please visit: For other CDPH career opportunities, please visit: Benefits Include:13 Paid Holidays3 Weeks Annual Leave3 Weeks Sick LeaveFlexibility within or core working hours of M- F 8 am – 5 pmHybrid teleworking options for eligible positionsEmployer 401K matchStudent Loan RepaymentEmployee Education ReimbursementPayroll Deductible Health BenefitsPension PlanFlexible Spending AccountsWorksite Wellness ActivitiesEmployee Recognition ProgramDiverse WorkforceOpportunities for AdvancementJob ResponsibilitiesPurpose of the Position: Under general supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and preventing the spread of HIV. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. Performs HIV testing, counseling, outreach, and linkage to care for high-risk residents in the community. Ensures implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of HIV and STDs. Other duties as assigned. This is a grant-funded position under HIV Prevention. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to):Assesses community health needs to focus HIV Prevention efforts on target populationsProvides community outreach activities to relevant communities with a focus on mem who have sex with men, transgender women, and people of color communitiesProvides educational programs and participates in community health fairs to enhance public understanding of HIV/AIDS and biomedical prevention toolsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in public health education or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Hlth Educator 1 (HCP030) or position equivalent. Experience with HIV prevention activities, HIV Counseling & Testing certification, HIV and STD surveillance activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid Georgia Driver's license with a good driving history. This position does require some physical exertion. May require some lifting, but no more than 50 lbs. Not always a sedentary position; will require some walking and long periods of standing. Requires flexibility of working in general office environment, clinic environment, and community outreach. Will require working directly with blood-borne pathogens. Employees authorized for remote/hybrid work must reside and perform their job duties exclusively within the state of Georgia. Remote/hybrid work arrangements outside the state are not permitted under current policy. Salary Information: $ 43,903 Annually / Pay Grade I *** Current state employees' salary will be subject to State Personnel Board rule provisions. You may qualify for a higher salary based on your current pay grade and the pay grade of the position. If you have questions regarding salary, please do not hesitate to contact HR*** Applications Accepted: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIEDCobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion. In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health's Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click "Apply" and begin your application process.BenefitsStandard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.