Job Opportunity: SLVHD Tobacco Health Educator

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Job Title: Tobacco Health Educator
Salary: $36,672 - $42,336 Annually
Salary Grade:  22 - 24
Opening Date: 03/14/2013    Closing Date:  03/22/2013
Position Type: Full-Time    Work Hours: 40
Department: Human Services   Division:  Salt Lake Valley Health Department-2150
Section: Tobacco    Work Location:  Salt Lake County Government Center - 2001 South State Street

Important Information:   

• The mission of the Salt Lake County Health Department is to promote and protect community and environmental health. To help reach their goals and objectives, there is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Health Educator in the area of Tobacco Prevention and Education.
• Degrees in Sociology, Psychology, Parks, Recreation, Physical Education or Exercise & Sports Science will not be considered for this position. The Consumer Health emphasis of the Health Promotion and Education degree from the University of Utah will also not be considered.
• A background check may be required. 
• This recruitment may also be used to hire additional Health Educator positions with different areas of expertise, such as Tobacco, Injury Prevention, Cardiovascular, Dental Health, Cancer, Healthy Lifestyles, STD/HIV, and others. Applicants should list all related work experience.

JOB SUMMARY
Assesses, develops, promotes, implements, and evaluates health promotion, risk reduction, and outreach programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Science, Public Health, Community Health, or Behavioral Science and Health with an emphasis in Health Education, or other closely related degree; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• It is mandatory all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and reliable means of transportation. 
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements health promotion, risk reduction, and outreach programs.
• Assesses health education needs and priorities of various populations using appropriate assessment tools.
• Collects data and evaluates the effectiveness and impact of health education programs.
• Creates marketing and educational materials, and promotes events through various communication methods.
• Conducts training and/or presentations for individuals and the general public. Provides linkages to community resources.
• Develops and prepares required reports and documents.
• Collaborates with internal and community agencies to accomplish stated objectives.
• Acts as a representative of the agency and program.
• May recruit and train volunteers.