PAY GRADE: 422
CLASS TITLE:HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is professional work serving as a consultant in one or more health promotion and public health education programs; or for a large county public health unit; or for several smaller county public health units; or providing advanced health promotion and public health education services in a specialty area(s).
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Coordinates the development and implementation of comprehensive health promotion and public health education programs.
- Markets public health through implementation of projects.
- Coordinates health promotion and public health education programs and activities with other agencies, civic, school and professional groups.
- Conducts health promotion and public health education classes, workshops and seminars for agency personnel, civic groups and the general public.
- Advocates health promotion and public health education through participation in workshops or on planning boards, health care projects, advisory councils, and professional and civic organizations.
- Serves as a resource person for technical knowledge in the field of health promotion and public health education.
- Coordinates the preparation and submission of promotional materials and information releases regarding health promotion and public health education.
- Evaluates health promotion and public health education programs and activities.
- Analyzes needs assessments in order to plan health promotion and public health education programs and activities.
- Provides health promotion and public health education consulting services to community organizations.
- Provides training to develop audiovisual materials for health education projects and activities.
- Reviews health education practices to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Works with local decision makers to formulate and implement policies to promote and sustain healthy lifestyles.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion and public health education.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based health promotion planning.
- Knowledge of basic health marketing principles.
- Knowledge of the budgetary process.
- Ability to plan, develop and deliver health promotion and public health education services.
- Ability to develop audiovisual materials.
- Ability to collect and analyze data.
- Ability to evaluate health education practices for compliance with applicable statutes, rules and regulations.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
06/14/1996
01/01/1984