• Job Description

  Req#: 4281671

  In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.

  Testing Dates: 12/1/2023 - 12/4/2023. Testing will be provided via email.

  
  

  Tentative Interview Dates:

  1st & 2nd Interviews: Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

  
  

  Bilingual incentive pay is +7.5% above the Health Educator salary

  
  

  DESCRIPTION:

  Under general supervision, promotes community awareness of health and wellness issues; plans, organizes, and conducts health education programs; prepares and presents health education materials, provides outreach services for at risk populations, conducts education forums on priority health issues; provides case management services to clients and assists clients in accessing community services.

  
  

  
  

  ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
  

  Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.

  Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.

  • Plans, organizes, conducts, and evaluates community outreach programs, workshops, activities and conferences to promote health education, risk reduction, and healthy behaviors.

  • Determines target populations and identifies specific educational needs by conducting statistical, demographic and socio-cultural surveys and assessments.

  • Prepares and submits funding proposals to appropriate agencies and organizations. | Provides information and referrals to appropriate health service providers and/or other agencies.

  • Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.

  Knowledge of:

  • Basic educational techniques
  • General concepts of public health and preventive medicine
  • Available community resources

  Ability to:

  • Develop and implement effective health education programs
  • Provide effective leadership to staff and volunteer personnel
  • Make sound, educated decisions

  
  

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  Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a health related field.
  • One year of experience in a health care or mental health setting is highly desirable.

  Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

  
  

  LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Requires a valid California driver’s license
  • Bilingual Candidates: Must pass a Merit Systems Services written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

  The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies.

  In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Health Educator or a Health Educator Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

  
  

  Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  
  For questions about this recruitment, please contact:

  Emily Unger

  
  

  530-527-8491 x.3830 | Emily.Unger@tchsa.net
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.
  

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• About the company

  Tehama County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of California.

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