Health Educator 2 - Tobacco Prevention and Education Program

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Are you ready to add some excitement and new challenges to your career in Public Health? Do you possess strong program planning skills to help build a vision? Are you an excellent communicator with a commitment to collaboration who would enjoy using skills and experience to make a difference for the community? If this sounds like you, come join our team at Marion County Health and Human Services and help create opportunities for the future through Public Health. You will work with a dedicated team who are striving to improve health outcomes for residents in our local community. 

The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment working with a diverse group of co-workers and community stakeholders to ensure that: 

• A comprehensive work plan is developed to effectively implement evidence-based prevention programming across the life span. 

• Marion County Health and Human Services is a leader in systems-change to promote health for all.

• Marion County Health and Human Services programs are driven by data and assessment of local conditions to better prepare for and respond to current and emerging health concerns. Apply now!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Participate in the planning, organization and implementation of a health education program for a specific population served by the Health and Human Services Department. This may include providing intervention services, technical support and other professional services to public and private medical communities.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of a supervisor who assigns and reviews work for conformance to department policy. May also take direction from a Health Educator 3.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of employees is not a responsibility of positions within this class.

Community Based Tobacco Prevention

• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with leadership, stakeholders, schools, community-based organizations, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, healthcare providers and other community partners engaged in chronic disease and tobacco prevention efforts. 
• Collaborate with and provide technical assistance to community partners to promote evidence based upstream tobacco prevention programming and policy development in healthcare settings, businesses, agencies, schools, and other community settings
• Actively participate in CHIP workgroups, local community planning groups, community partner meetings, and one-on-one Stakeholder meetings 
• Present accurate, persuasive communications with the public, school representatives, community partners, health agency leaders, and policy makers.
• Work with internal and external partners to ensure programs and services meet the needs of targeted high-risk population as identified by data 
• Collect, interpret, analyze, and present local indicator data

General TPEP Activities

• Work with Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) Coordinator to monitor, implement, and report on program activities as outlined in the TPEP and grant workplans
• Participate in State TPEP trainings, meetings, and workgroups
• Provide technical assistance to MCHHS programs to promote integration of TPEP strategies
• Assist with local enforcement of Indoor Clean Air Act (ICAA) according to the Intergovernmental Agreement including monitoring and responding to ICAA complaints and performing site visits.

General Prevention Duties

• Become familiar with and utilize prevention data in decision making and recommendations.
• Write or edit articles, information, and other printed materials for Prevention Pieces newsletter, social media, and other communication channels.   
• Facilitate group discussions to achieve effective participation and consensus.
• Represent health department at community, health, and school meetings, and special interest groups.   
• Participate in bi-monthly check-in meetings with supervisor.
• Attend and actively engage with monthly Prevention Team meetings and program-specific coordination meetings with colleagues as assigned by Supervisor.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication for professional and lay audiences.
• Drive motor vehicle to provide service in the community.
• Complete reports and collect data.
• Provide technical assistance as needed.
• In a public health emergency assists MCHHS Public Information Officer and/or performs other public information related functions.

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services.
• Final candidate must provide own transportation and must provide and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance, at a minimum, in the amount required by Oregon Law (ORS Chapter 806).
• It is a Marion County Health Department policy that a criminal history background check be conducted on all new employees.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule:  Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.  Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.  Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying.  Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.