Health Education Specialist II U31

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Prepares literature and information for distribution to the media, community organizations, and the public.

• Performs scientific and health education research.

• Conducts and directs health education programs, training programs, lectures and classes for new employees, volunteers and community groups, and transports equipment and training materials to various training sites.

• Recommends revisions to existing programs and develops new programs in consultation with department authorities.

• Maintains the agency's resource library of books, publications, and audiovisual materials.

• Represents the department to community groups and other governmental agencies to provide information and answer questions concerning public health programs and services.

• Provides support to multiple locations, including non-Metro locations.

• Prepares and submits reports.

• Performs related work as assigned.

HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION: HARM REDUCTION OUTREACH SERVICES (HROS)

• Represents the department to community groups and other governmental agencies to provide information and answer questions concerning public health programs and services.

• Conducts and directs health education programs, training programs, lectures and classes for program participants, community members, external organizations, new employees, and volunteers, and transports equipment and training materials to various training sites.

• Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates health education program exhibits, literature and audiovisual materials for the agency including but not limited to Harm Reduction Strategies, HIV prevention, Sexual Health information and Community Referral Services.

• Delivers Harm Reduction Services and education to participant base and community.

• Connects people in the community to harm reduction, treatment, and other supportive services.

• Engages in ongoing continuing education opportunities to maintain evidence-based knowledge and practice to ensure programmatic goals and outcomes are met.

• Engages in community outreach to provide education, resources and create opportunities for relationship building with identified populations and community members in general.

HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION: HEALTHY START

• Conducts research to create and implement curriculum and educational materials for use with Healthy Start participants and community members.

• Stays abreast of current research and trends related to topics covered in group education classes.

• Creates and updates curriculum for new classes for all Healthy Start and community participants.

• Represents the department to community groups and other governmental agencies to provide information-sharing, awareness, and advancement of Healthy Start projects.

• Creates opportunities and a safe environment for Healthy Start participants to engage in their own health, as well as their child's health, before, during, and after pregnancy.

• Meets minimum participant attendance and grant guidelines for Healthy Start educational events.

• Engages in community outreach to provide education and resources, creating opportunities for relationship building with identified populations and community members in general.

• Conducts and directs health education and training programs, lectures, and classes for program participants, community members, external organizations, new employees, and volunteers, and transports equipment and training materials to various training sites.

• Engages in ongoing continuing education opportunities to maintain evidence-based knowledge and practice to ensure programmatic goals and outcomes are met.

• Assesses the impact of educational events on event participants.

• Maintains directory of community partners, agencies, professional service groups, and other organizations; and actively engages them to ensure communications are reaching appropriate affected parties.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Public Health Education or related discipline.

• Two (2) years of conducting health education and training programs experience.

EQUIVALENCY:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime, and performing related work.

• Travels to various locations including local health organizations, schools, and other venues to reach target groups/population.

• Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA

• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment.

• Must provide one's own source of transportation.

• Requires flexibility to work varied schedules, which may include changes in work hours or work location, in accordance with operational needs. 

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION: HEALTHY START

• Travels to various locations to reach target population.

• Occasionally required to work outside standard work hours and on weekends and evenings.

HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION: HARM REDUCTION OUTREACH SERVICES

• Familiarity and comfort with the principles of harm reduction highly desired.

• Lived experience of substance use disorder is highly desired.

• Outreach experience and public education experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.