Health Education Specialist II



Health Education Specialist II

Salary

$51,521.60 - $70,699.20 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

19-08044-01

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

03/23/2019

Closing Date

4/5/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job

 
The County is recruiting for Health Education Specialists II who function as lead workers with responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and education programs. Duties include ensuring appropriate concepts, principles, methods, and materials of health education are applied to practice; acting as a technical expert in assigned program subject matter; planning effective health education programs after conducting assessments of the community needs; and developing a logical scope of work with measurable objectives, which includes coordinating implementation activities in partnership with diverse community and agency stakeholders and evaluating the impact of education strategies.

A current vacancy exists within the Department of Public Health.
 
The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Health Education Specialist II job description.
 
Department of Public Health
The Department of Public Health works to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote and encourage healthy behaviors, respond to disasters, and assist communities in recovery, while assuring the quality and accessibility of health services throughout the County. 

 

 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Background Investigation: Applicants selected for this position must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required to perform duties off-site as needed. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation and use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

Shift Availability: Incumbents may be required to work occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on assignment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must qualify under Option A or Option B: 

 
Option A
 
  • Education: A Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), with an emphasis on Health Education, or a closely related health field. (Note: degrees in Psychology  and/or Sociology field of study are not considered qualifying).  Attach a legible copy of the certificate or degree. 
 
AND
 
Experience: One (1) year of experience in a public health department, health services provider organization, healthcare organization or community based health organization with responsibility for ALL of the following: planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs; conducting community/healthcare education activities; developing social media campaigns and instructional/educational materials; organizing events and working with community coalitions; and developing community partnerships.

-OR-
 
  • Option B
 
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Community/Public Health Education, or a closely related health field. 
 
AND
 
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience as stated in Option A.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a qualifying field of study and will possess the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and/or the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) certificate. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as they relate to developing education materials and media releases, representing the program in public, and conducting presentations and training. 

Candidates who are fluent in written and spoken Spanish/English are strongly encouraged to apply (employees receive additional compensation after passing the County's bilingual examination).

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. 

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 pm, Friday, April 5, 2019. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline.  Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.  Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.  

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627.  Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.  

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.

 

01
INSTRUCTIONS: The application and supplemental questions below will be reviewed to determine your qualifications for the position. Experience referenced in this section MUST be listed in the work history section of your application.
  • I understand.
02
QUALIFYING OPTIONS: Indicate the option under which you are qualifying for this position.
  • Option A
  • Option B
  • None of the above.
03
EDUCATION: Indicate degree(s) received.
  • Master's degree in Community/Public Health Education or a closely related health field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Community/Public Health Education or a closely related health field.
  • Not applicable
04
AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE: Indicate the amount of experience you possess in health promotion and education within a public health department or community-based health organization. Note: Experience must be clearly detailed in the work history section of your application in order to be evaluated.
  • 5+ Years
  • 4 Years
  • 3 Years
  • 2 Years
  • 1 Year
  • 0 - 11 Months
  • I do not possess experience in a health organization.
05
CERTIFICATION: Do you possess certification as a Health Education Specialist from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC)?
  • Yes
  • No
06
HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION: Indicate areas in which you possess experience conducting health promotion and education services:
  • Identifying training needs, program planning
  • Planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs
  • Training a team of healthcare professionals
  • Promoting services (including news media involvement)
  • Conducting health education activities
  • Developing instructional/educational materials
  • Conducting presentations
  • Organizing/working with community coalitions
  • Working with school districts
  • None of the above.
07
SPECIAL SKILLS: Indicate which areas you have six (6) months or more experience:
  • Experience providing Dental/Oral Health education
  • Experience working with HIV+ individuals
  • Experience working with high school and/or middle school youth
  • Experience working with elementary school children
  • I do not possess six (6) months of experience in the areas described above
08
SPECIAL SKILLS: If you indicated experience in the above question, provide a detailed response explaining your experience, which employer the experience was obtained, and the dates in which you performed the indicated duties. Note: Any employer detailed in these areas must also be included in the work history section of your application in order to be considered. If you have no experience, indicate "N/A".
09
AVAILABILITY: Indicate which department you would be interested in being referred:
  • ARMC Only
  • Public Health Only
  • All Departments
10
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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  • I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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San Bernardino County
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San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone
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