Purpose: |
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Under general direction, coordinate and prioritize health program presentations and education needs of the community |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Develop, evaluate and coordinate plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, program activities, etc.
- Train personnel.
- Assist in developing performance evaluations.
- Write informational reports.
- Speak as city representative before public groups.
- Conduct needs assessments.
- Evaluate programs for effectiveness & accomplishment of goals.
- Evaluate needs assessment data to determine course of action i.e. training, new program, etc.
- Develop & conduct public information & education programs.
- Design visual presentation materials.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of training methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of appropriate community resources for client referral.
- Knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases and the appropriate treatments.
- Knowledge of functions and operations of interrelating departments, divisions and agencies.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory agency requirements.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing communicable disease control.
- Knowledge of contract language.
- Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
- Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
- Skill in effectively communication and dealing with the public.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City departments, employees and the public.
- Skill in maintaining records.
- Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
- Skill in giving public presentations.
- Skill in self-study and in the completion of assigned training.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to health education, nursing or health related field, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to health education.
- Related experience may substitute for education up to a max of four (4) years
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.
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