Health Educator I

Health Department Position

Laurel County Health Department

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.

Characteristics of the Class

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

Education:

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• (None)

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

• Work typically is spent inside the office or in a community setting.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency's policies.

The local health departments do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D