Hlth Educator 3 (Safe Kids Fulton Program )

Program Development & Coordination

• Develop and design safety education programs that address child safety in seven focus areas-Vehicle and Road Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Bike/ Wheeled Sport Safety, Fire and Burn Safety, Home Safety, Sports Safety, Water Safety.
• Coordinate and schedule workshops, trainings, and events in schools, community centers, and other local venues.
• Collaborate with schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and other community partners to create educational materials and resources.
• Conducts community needs assessment and utilizes data to identify priority populations, communities, and schools to inform programming.
• Ensure that all programs align with Safe Kids Worldwide guidelines and best practices.

Community Education & Outreach 

• Provide training to parents, caregivers, and community members on child safety topics, including child seat safety, pedestrian safety, water safety, and first aid; lead hands-on safety demonstrations and interactive sessions that encourage active participation.
• Share responsibility for planning, coordinating and implementing car seat checks with public safety officials to increase awareness among parents/caregivers who reside in communities with a high density of automobile accidents to promote proper use of car seats. 
• Coordinate Child Passenger Safety Seat educational sessions with site managers for clients receiving care at Fulton County Board of Health Clinics and local healthcare settings. 
• Develop innovative methods for delivering evidence-based safety health education in manner that effectively engages young children.
• Promote program initiatives through community outreach efforts, including presentations, social media campaigns, and local events.
• Works with FCBOH Communications Department to develop and distribute brochures, news releases, promotional literature, and increase awareness through social media.

Safe Kids Fulton Coalition Coordination

• Maintains active engagement of the SKF County Coalition and monitors implementation of coalition plans.
• Schedules, drafts agendas, and facilitate monthly coalition meetings, including committee and ad hoc meetings.
• Provides newsletter content and collaborates with FCBOH Communications Department to develop, design, and distribute bi-monthly SKF Coalition Newsletter. 
• Coordinates strategic planning for the coalition.

Partnership Development

Resource Management

• Manage program inventory including educational materials, safety equipment, and other supplies.
• Ensure that all program resources are up-to-date and easily accessible for community partners and participants.
• Seek out and apply for grants or other funding opportunities to support program growth and sustainability.
• Secures resources, maintain inventory, and comply with all procedures, national, state, and local reporting requirements.

Data Collection & Evaluation

• Track the effectiveness of the program through feedback surveys, attendance logs, and outcome assessments.
• Analyze program data to identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual program performance reports for stakeholders and funders.

Performs other duties as required. 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Occasional lifting of program materials and supplies (up to 25 lbs.).
• Ability to stand and lead training sessions or workshops for extended periods.
• Some travel within the local community may be required.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including schools, community centers, and outdoor locations.

Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in public health education or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Hlth Educator 2 (HCP031) or position equivalent.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies, and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a managerial capacity for a division or organizational unit; includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate andcontroltheactionsofequipmentandmachinery,requiringthemonitoring,adjustment,regulation,and/or setting of multiple conditions.

VerbalAptitude:Requirestheabilitytoutilizeawidevarietyofreference,descriptive,advisory,and/or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform moderately complex algebraic and geometric operations; ability to utilize principles of basic probability and statistical inference. 

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; deal with concrete and abstract variables; and analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

This position is subject to close at any time, once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*District 3-2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

TheStatewillnotunlawfullyconsideranapplicant’srace,color,nationalorigin,religion,age,disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected categories when making selections.

The candidate chosen for employment will be subject to Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Reference Checks.