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Description
The Health Educator supports the Division of Environmental Public Health by managing health promotion and education projects, providing coaching and recommendations to staff and technical assistance in developing and testing educational materials and in planning and implementing health promotion interventions.
This is a full-time project Health Services Consultant 3 (HSC 3) within The Center for Public Affairs (C4PA), Health Promotion and Education Section. Currently funded through March 23, 2023.
C4PA strives to advance health equity and develop communications and health promotion and Education products that meet the needs of the communities we serve.
The Health Promotion and Education section uses health promotion theory, best practice and effective communication strategies to improve health literacy and health behaviors of people in Washington. We assist the agency in strategic thinking and consistent messaging related to preventing disease, promoting a healthy start in life, making healthy choices and accessing services.
Currently, this position may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected. When approved to return, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, WA duty station for work activities.
About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.
Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:
Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.
Benefits of Working for DOH
Washington is America’s Top State, according to U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We also offer:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
- Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
- A modernized workplace.
Duties Include
- Planning, administering, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and education programs and campaigns.
- Researching and analyzing health issues, affected populations, health education theory, and best practices for effective program strategies and interventions.
- Conducting intake meetings and consultations with customer program staff, including negotiating scope of work.
- Drafting proposals, which includes time frames, budget, deliverables, and staff assigned.
- Supporting health promotion and communication needs of the Environmental Public Health Division (EPH) focusing on reducing exposure to contaminants in the environment.
- Developing health education materials, including health advisories, flyers, fact sheets, brochures, web content, and social media messages.
- Using behavior change theories in developing educational materials.
- Ensuring all materials and publications meet department standards and obtain appropriate department approval.
- Providing consultation and technical assistance to state/local public health staff regarding the dissemination of materials.
- Developing or revising materials that provide identified communities with information that encourages them to reduce their exposure to health risks and contaminants in the environment.
What we’re looking for
Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate is outward even when confronted with others that are not open or collaborative. They demonstrate resilience to model outward behaviors even when stressed or tired.
Required Qualifications
- Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, health education or promotion, communications/public relations, or an allied field; and three (3) or more years of experience developing, managing, or consulting in health education or health promotion.
Or
- Option 2: Five (5) or more years of experience developing, managing, or consulting in health education or health promotion.
And
- Experience serving as a team or project lead for a project that included developing work plans, setting goals and direction for work, and coordinating work among team members.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional experience developing and editing content for the Web and social media.
- CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) or MCHES (Master Certified Health Education Specialist) certification.
- FEMA National Incident Management System trainings.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
1. A cover letter, describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
2. A current resume.
3. Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. Please do not attach any letters of recommendation.
Important Note: Do not attach documents that contain a photo or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
As stated in Governor’s Proclamation 21-14, all employees engaging in work for the Department of Health are required to be fully vaccinated before their hire date. Proof of vaccination will be verified by the Office of Human Resources after an employment offer has been extended. Please reach out to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.
With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:
- Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.
- Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends.
- Move up to 50 pounds of health education materials, displays, and presentation equipment
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Skyler Jones at (360) 236-4408, [email protected], or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 711 (Washington Relay). Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).
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Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.
