The ideal candidate will have previous work experience in emergency preparedness, with a specific focus on developing innovative strategies to reach vulnerable populations, as well as knowledge of emergency preparedness practices including National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Structure (ICS).
Covid 19
Effective Nov.1, 2021 all job offers are conditioned on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved. Anyone hired after November 1, 2021 will be required to show proof of vaccination on or before their first day of employment and complete a form certifying that they are vaccinated. Religious and medical exemptions or reasonable accommodations will be considered upon request as required by applicable law.
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules, i.e. promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction.
To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this job, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list of job descriptions.
Hourly Salary Range for Health Educator 1: $28.16 - $41.74
Hourly Salary Range for Health Educator 2: $31.05- $46.00
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
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For further information regarding this posting, please contact dorothy.jackson@ramseycounty.us or by phone at (651) 266-2720.
Responsibilities
- asic Function
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There is a current vacancy in the Public Health, Health Protection Division.
Basic job function for Health Educator: To develop, implement and evaluate community educational programs related to a specialty area of public health; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health is seeking to hire a 1.0 permanent Health Educator for the Health Protection Division. This position directly supports the public health department’s COVID-19 response. The Health Educator is responsible for coordinating and supporting training of volunteer public health professionals in the Ramsey County Medical Reserve Corps. Alongside that work, they will help develop operational plans for the provision of medicines, personal protective equipment, and other supplies during future public health emergencies.
The staff person hired for this role will work in the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Support team in various roles with duties specific to a health educator. Duties include coordinating with other community organizations, healthcare agencies, and other public health departments to implement community health promotion projects; supporting all-hazards planning for additional emergencies in which department staff may be involved; and development of partnerships with community agencies, schools, health care professionals and social service providers to conduct health education activities. Work hours may include some evening and weekends shifts.
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- Perform community health assessments and identify areas of need in community health services provision; establish criteria for evaluation of community health promotion programs and activities; prepare reports based on community health assessments and program evaluations for use in addressing community health goals and regarding disease specific interventions.
- Develop contacts and partnerships with community agencies and individuals, schools, health care professionals and social service providers in order to conduct health education activities and identify health care problems or needs and appropriate referral process.
- Participate as a member or chair of department task forces and committees for strategic planning, service delivery design and other topics; provide leadership and coordination with other health organizations, volunteer health agencies (e.g. American Lung Association, etc.) and other public health departments for the development and implementation of community health promotion projects; work with state agencies to coordinate programs and exchange information.
- Prepare and assemble educational materials including web resources, brochures, exhibits, posters, newsletters, slides and other audio-visual materials; develop new or adapt existing materials for use with diverse cultures or communities; translate or arrange for the translation of materials for use with non-English speaking populations.
- Develop and conduct training sessions for county staff, for staff members of other public health or service organizations or schools, and for volunteer personnel concerning health programs and facilities, or public health issues; and conduct information sessions on developing multicultural competency skills and culture specific knowledge.
- Organize and conduct health education meetings and conferences for community groups and organizations.
- Plan and prepare publicity material including news releases, radio and television copy and related art materials for public health education activities; appear on camera or radio to discuss topics related to public health programs or issues.
- Compile and maintain health information containing web resources, books, media, slides and other materials; compile and maintain a health information resource file for use by other staff members.
- Assist in compiling and preparing statistical and narrative sections of annual reports and other agency publications; provide recommendations regarding department funding of projects.
- Receive and respond to inquiries from the general public related to information concerning health services and health educational resources.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Qualifications
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Health Educator 1:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in health sciences, education, behavioral sciences or a related field.
Experience: None.
Substitution: Any combination of related education and experience that equates to four years can be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
Certifications/Licensure: None.Health Educator 2:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences, education, behavioral sciences or a related field.
Experience: Two years of experience in public health education, public health nursing, community organizing or a closely related field.
Substitution: Any combination of related education and experience that equates to six years can be substituted for bachelor’s degree and required experience.
Certifications/Licensure: None.
- Exam/Screening Process Information
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The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
- Training and Experience Rating = 100%
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who pass the examination/screening process and file a properly completed application shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as a Health Educator 1 & 2. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for one month or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Ramsey County
Suite 2100
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, MN 55101
United States
