SALARY
$29.93 - $35.76 Hourly
$5,188.04 - $6,198.92 Monthly
$62,256.48 - $74,387.04 Annually
Bilingual allowance, when applicable
The Public Health Department is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) Health Education Associate position at the Santa Maria Health Care Center that will be homebased in Santa Maria but will require travel throughout the County.
We are also accepting applications to establish an employment list for future Full-Time, Part-Time, and Extra Help (temporary) vacancies for Health Education Associates throughout Santa Barbara County.
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.
In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
THE POSITION
Under direction, assists professional staff with planning, conducting, and coordinating public health education programs for the Public Health Department; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents will learn to conduct public health education classes and will assist with other program activities in a specialized area, such as dental disease prevention, obstetrics, tobacco prevention, car passenger safety, animal regulation, and AIDS services.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:
- Experience educating clients and/or groups about complex health education issues.
- Experience working with individuals that have diverse cultural backgrounds.
- The ability to deliver health education in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner.
- Knowledge providing long-term case management and linkages to medical, social, and community resources.
- Skills working independently and the ability to manage multiple priorities related to the coordination of care.
- Excellent Microsoft Office Suite proficiency on a tablet to present to patients.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- The ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish.
THE PROGRAM:
Santa Barbara County Public Health Care Centers provide primary care health services in addition to specialty services. There are five Federally Qualified Health Centers located throughout Santa Barbara County which offer a wide variety of services for adults, teens, children, and infants.
County of Santa Barbara Health Care Centers:
- Santa Maria Health Care Center, 2115 S. Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455
- Lompoc Health Care Center, 301 North R Street, Lompoc, CA 93436
- Santa Barbara Health Care Center, 345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
- Franklin Health Care Center, 1136 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Carpinteria Health Care Center, 931 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Examples of Duties:
- Plans and conducts health orientation and education classes and demonstrations.
- Develops educational materials, including posters, exhibits, pamphlets, news releases, radio, and TV scripts.
- Administers tests and reviews results to determine the effectiveness of educational programs and materials presented.
- Consults with staff and contacts members of community organizations, public and private agencies, and professional groups to elicit cooperation and participation in the development and implementation of community health programs.
- Assists with conducting community and staff surveys and researches significant data to determine health-related needs and appropriate direction to channel health education efforts.
- Assists with developing health programs; assists in reviewing State, Federal, and local legislation potentially affecting the agency.
Employment Standards:
Equivalent to two (2) years of college including coursework in health education, sociology, home economics, biology, psychology, or education; AND
- One (1) year of experience in community health or a related service; OR
- A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional qualifications: The ability to converse, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish is required. Note: You must self-certify on your application that you are fluent in English and Spanish. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications or removed from the employment list.
NOTE: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Knowledge of: community organizations and resources; group dynamics and human behavior; community outreach techniques; community health needs; the control of diseases; the methods of presenting educational materials; proper English usage and grammar.
Ability to: effectively communicate program information to a wide range of people; gain support and cooperation from other agencies and the community; identify health education needs and projects; conduct and facilitate group presentations; establish and maintain working relationships with individuals from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
- Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and auto-scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 11/05/24 at 4:59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Farrah Medrano, Talent Acquisition Lead,
Public Health Department, PHDRecruiter@sbcphd.org
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