Public Health Educator

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Outline calendar of events targeting health risks for each work shift.
• Leverage health plans, wellness, and community resources.
• Ability to conduct presentations on health prevention issues such as: active living, healthy eating, stress reduction, and tobacco cessation.
• Collects data and performs research to assist in developing, pretesting, and evaluating health-related education techniques and materials.
• Schedules and presents health education programs/seminars for employee, dependent, and retiree populations.
• Prepares or assists with preparing health education pamphlets, visual aids or special projects.
• Assists with the activities of the Employee Wellness Advisory Council (EWAC).
• Collaborates with Wellness Ambassadors and other stakeholders to disseminate wellness information.
• Guide departmental site contacts in the planning, administration and development of wellness programs; key deliverables include creating a culture of wellness, engage high percentage of eligible population, improve health status, drive health risk migration and impact short-term disability, absenteeism and health care costs.
• Utilize your skill in behavior change methods (such as Motivational Interviewing) to encourage adopting habits conducive to a higher quality of life, emphasizing preventative care.
• Implement customized strategic wellness plans for city departments including goals and plan of action.
• Engage program participants in modifying high risk lifestyles or apply behavior change principles to changing and maintaining lifestyle behaviors.
• Provide reports on participation, activities and results to date.
• Assist in the planning, design, implementation, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive corporate health promotion programs (including but not limited to: health screenings/health fairs, awareness events and classes, health communications).
• Lead special projects and initiatives.
• Track and report performance measures including events delivered, participation, and outcomes.
• Provide coverage, as needed, for the City of Houston Wellness Center and assist with day-to-day operations as assigned.
• Meet the operational expectations and goals of the department executive team.
• Maintain current licensure in good standing; seek professional development.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with participants, peers, and supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort; the office environment is essentially normal with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Behavioral Science or a related field such as Public Health.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required. Directly related professional experience in Public Health, Education or a closely related field may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Previous experience in management of fitness facilities, exercise physiology or closely related field preferred.”

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Class C Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES:

• CHES is preferred and must show proof of certifications and licensure.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Flexible shifts (need to cover any of 3 shifts on occasion). Ability to travel approximately 25% (may include overnight).
• Strong background in motivational interviewing and stages of change in relation to behavior modification programming required.
• Ability and creativity to develop promotional program material.
• Posses the ability to instruct health education and lead wellness programs.
• Positive attitude, professional, and self-initiator with excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to engage groups
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Experience providing 1:1 and small group Health Coaching.
• Strong conceptual, strategic and visionary skills.
• Knowledge of ROI outcomes.
• Awareness of sensitive issues that may arise working within government departments
• Coordination and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Master’s degree preferred—minimum 1-year related experience.

If you are passionate about promoting health and wellness in the community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday