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SummaryThe Certified Public Health Educator is responsible for developing health education projects, promoting health education awareness among schools, civic groups, communities, and training health educators. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.Typical FunctionsDefines specific educational objectives to develop community awareness and support for public health programs and services through consultation with division directors and administrators. Designs and conducts community assessments to gauge community attitudes and awareness of health services, analyzes statistical public health information, and defines the need for developing and distributing educational media. Plans and implements educational programs and develops criteria, staffing, and material requirements to reach program objectives, departmental goals, and address the public health problems of defined target groups. Evaluates the effectiveness of health education within assigned areas of responsibility, using pre- and post-program data to measure a program’s effectiveness against established goals and objectives. Collaborates with and provides technical assistance and advice to community groups, public agencies, and professional organizations, confers with schools and universities, provides training regarding program planning and evaluation, and develops and maintains resource files to accommodate requests for speakers, films, and literature. Conducts and/or arranges in-service training to keep departmental staff informed of current trends in public health education and the work of other agencies. Performs other duties as assigned.Special Job DimensionsFrequent in-state travel is required.Knowledge, Abilities, and SkillsKnowledge of the principles and practices of health education. Knowledge of public health education program development, implementation, assessment,and evaluation. Knowledge of educational resource materials. Ability to plan, arrange, and conduct educational programs and service activities. Ability to research, develop, implement, evaluate, and revise educational or informationalmaterials. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and/or explain educational or informationalmaterials and literature. Ability to provide training and instructions. Ability to evaluate data, assess needs, and prepare recommended actions. Ability to work with a diverse group of government, schools, and community groups.Minimum Education and/or ExperienceThe formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in health education or other program related fields; plus two years of experience in health education promotions.Preferred QualificationsFrequent, extensive in-state and occasional overnight and weekend travel required. Some outside of regular working hours required. Required to carry a cell phone and be readily accessible.Strong communication and presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint). Excellent interpersonal skills required.Occasional heavy lifting.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust be certified as a Certified Health Education Specialist or a Certified Professional Health Educator by the Board of Health Education in accordance with ACA 17-53-206. Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.Agency Specific InformationThis Position will close at 11:59 pm on the closing date listed.Hiring Official- K. DuneganThis office only accepts completed applications, resumes and relevant transcripts to determine minimum qualifications. Applicants should present other documents to the hiring official upon interview, if applicable.If you are a Veteran, Disable Veteran or a Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran and remains unmarried at the time you are seeking preference and you are a citizen and resident of this state you shall be entitled to employment preference in a position over other applicants after meeting substantially equal qualifications.
Please submit the DD-214 and other official documentation to the address below.THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOES NOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC MEDIA OF ANY FORM, (CDs, flash drives, memory sticks, tapes, etc.) WITH STATE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS.All Applicants must submit complete and accurate information and complete the application form according to instructions. List all prior work experience, including military service, beginning with your most recent employment. Applicants are encouraged to attach an original written resume to supplement their application or a paper addendum for additional work history section of the application. You may include volunteer or unpaid work as part of your work history; however, you should include the number of hours per week which you performed these duties.When submitting your State Application, you may refer to your resume for the Employment History if your resume includes all the information requested in the Employment History section of the state application (month and year employment began and ended, weekly hours worked, etc.).Please complete the Work History section of the application, even if you are including a resume. Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.All ADH applicants must complete a drug screen and background check if applicable. Direct Deposit is required for employment according to Act 1887 of 2005.Human Resources Office- Recruitment Section
4815 W Markham St., Slot 26
Little Rock, AR 72205-3867
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Fax No. 501-661-2675
