Public Health Nurse or Public Health Educator

The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position requires the application of principles of behavioral science to develop and implement programs and strategies, and to direct policy and system change to improve the health of individuals and communities with a focus on youth tobacco and marijuana product prevention and other child/adolescent health initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Works with community groups and directs educational efforts to influence public knowledge, attitudes, and behavior with regard to health topic;
Supports and implements policy, systems and environmental changes to make healthy choices practical and available to all community members;
Educate and inform policymakers, decision-makers, and stakeholders about evidence-based policies, systems and environmental changes to prevent the initiation of commercial tobacco and marijuana product use among youth and young adults
Organizes, facilitates and participates in community coalitions and task forces on various topics;
Screens and evaluates materials and methods used to determine the effectiveness of programming;
Supports assessment, statistical evaluation, report writing, budget preparation;
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community based organizations, public agencies, health care organizations, schools, etc.;
Supports preparation of news releases and material for media;
Develops social media and website messaging for their program areas;
May be required to perform and document Medicaid Administrative Match activities per the Medicaid Administrative Match Training Manual for LHJs.
Performs other duties as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of health education and public health theory, health principles/teachings and medical terminology. Ability to develop and present materials effectively to a variety of groups from a variety of social and economic backgrounds.

The Requirements & Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field, prefer 3 years of experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs OR a Master's degree with a preference of 1 year of experience.

Additional Requirements: CHES certification preferred. Washington State RN license, if applicable. Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis, a valid Washington State driver's license, the use of the incumbent's personal motor vehicle when a District fleet vehicle is not available for use, and proof of appropriate auto insurance.

SELECTION PROCESS: The most qualified applicants, based in part upon evaluation of the completed application and related information will be invited for an interview.

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