HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST 1

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is health education and training work of limited scope and difficulty. Assignments expand in scope and responsibility as the employee gains experience. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are carried out in accordance with standard practices and work instructions. Employees in this class contribute to the development and promotion of health-related training and education programs. Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS:

1. Positions must be located in the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services, or the Office of Homeless Services.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Visits Mental Health, Community Health, Drug and other health related agencies to observe training and education programs; recommends methods of improving programs and involving the community in the activities of the agency.

Advises drug and alcohol, mental health, intellectual disability, homeless shelters, and other health agencies of grants available for health training and education programs; assists these agencies in the preparation of grant proposals; makes suggestions on training curriculum and instructors.

Arranges for public health presentations; prepares and delivers talks on assigned health topics such as mental health, intellectual disability, healthy foods, drug and alcohol addiction and prevention and the objectives and services of contract agencies, assists community groups in the development and presentation of health education programs.

Researches sources for health information; summarizes materials and uses information to prepare bulletins, reports, educational pamphlets and brochures; writes and assists in the writing of newsletters and other documents designed to inform the public on health problems, prevention and treatment.

Answers requests for information and literature on public health topics.

Maintains records on census tracks, statistical information and records on education, training, and treatment programs; assists with monitoring training and education programs and ensures compliance with contracts.

Prepares and assists in the preparation of exhibits and poster materials for public display.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the methods and techniques used in preparing and disseminating health education information and related materials to the public

• public and private health related agencies and the services they provide

• the principles of public health and the objectives of public health programs including mental health and drug addiction programs

• the nature and function of community agencies which contribute to or benefit by a public health education program

ABILITY TO:

• gather data and compose articles and speeches on public health topics

• evaluate program effectiveness and to prepare recommendations based on evaluations

• gather, analyze, and evaluate data and to recommend action relating to community needs and resources

• speak effectively in public and to express ideas clearly in writing

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, community leaders, community groups, representatives of public and private health and welfare agencies and the general public

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 5/24.)

EDUCATION:

Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.

NOTE: Completion of an industry related certification or additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience in a health or social service agency or program which has included developing and implementing a community education and/or training program designed to change health attitudes or behavior.

NOTE: Completion of a master’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Community Health, Health Administration or a closely related field and valid certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) issued by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing may substitute for the experience required.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Class Established 7/78

Spec. Revision:

CSC - 1/20Ad. Board – 3/20

Spec. Revision:

CSC – 05/20; Ad. Board – 06/20

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 4/24; Ad. Board – 5/24