Health Promotion Specialist

POSITION Health Promotion SpecialistDEPARTMENT St. Joseph County Department of Health - Community Access Resources and Education C.A.R.E. Unit WORK SCHEDULE 800 a.m. - 430 p.m. M-F JOB CATEGORY PAT Professional Administrative Technological SALARY Up to 55125yr. STATUS Full-Time FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt DATES until filled To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge skill andor abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Health Promotion Specialist for the Community Access Resources and Education CARE Unit of the St. Joseph County Department of Health responsible for creating planning coordinating and implementing health education materials and activities. Topics include but are not limited to substance use mental health chronic disease prevention cancer prevention and elder care. Benefits Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off PTO with generous accruals Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability STDLTD Flexible Spending Accounts FSA for healthcare and dependent care Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness Employer-Funded PERF Public Employees Retirement Fund Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources Responsibilities Incumbent applies standard departmental practices and policies to individual situations with departures from guidelines and instructions discussed with supervisor. Work product is reviewed for achievement of desired results and overall conformity with instructions and standard practices of the Department. Creates health education materials both physical and digital for distribution to the public. Under the guidance of the Director of CARE and in collaboration with the SJCDoH Communication Specialist this role leads and facilitates the creation printing and delivery of health education materials including flyers brochures stickers logos buttons and pdfs. Develops and presents educational programs for local schools and daycares workplaces health fairs community and social organizations and County employees to provide information and assistance in identifying understanding and preventing environmental health hazards and chronic disease health risks. Works with a variety of community organizations to coordinate community health presentations and educational events. Coordinates logistics for host site and staff including reaching out to community organizations and facilities planning event details and implementing and evaluating events. Maintains current knowledge on health-related topics and assists in planning developing and implementing health education materials programs and services in accordance with community needs and Department goals and objectives. EducationExperience Bachelors degree in public health education or related field required with two years experience as a Health Promotion Specialisteducation preferred. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and training. Certification of Health Education Specialist preferred but not required. Ability to plan and deliver public speaking presentations and special events. Possession of a valid drivers license and demonstrated safe driving record.