Health Educator Supervisor, (A266007-1), 210, O.P.H.P

Coordinates social and educational services for City residents to maintain their health and wellness. Plans program events, prepares budgets, and applies for grants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; manages assignments and
  schedules; and participates in hiring, discipline, compensation recommendations, and other
  personnel actions within delegated authority.
• Manages and coordinates public health education and promotion programs, including
  areas in: mental and behavioral health, injury prevention (i.e. fall prevention, substance use
  disorders, heat related illnesses), lifestyle medicine, chronic disease prevention, wellness, and
  emerging public health priorities.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-informed health education programs,
  outreach strategies, campaigns, curricula, workshops, events, and special initiatives.
• Develops and delivers in-person and virtual presentations, trainings, and educational
  activities for employees, patients, community members, schools, healthcare organizations,
  community partners, and other internal and external audiences.
• Conducts community outreach; promotes programs and services; and coordinates participant enrollment, referrals, resource navigation, and linkage to services, as applicable.
• Develops culturally, linguistically, and educationally appropriate public health materials and messaging based on audience needs, health literacy, accessibility, and approved guidance.
• Represents the Department at community locations and events and prepares, transports, sets up, operates, and removes materials, displays, equipment, and supplies used for outreach and presentations.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with City departments, healthcare providers,
  schools, governmental agencies, and community organizations.
• Conducts approved surveys, needs assessments, program evaluations, pilot projects,
  public health surveillance, and applied studies to identify needs and measure program
  effectiveness.
• Collects, analyzes, maintains, and reports program, outreach, participant, referral, survey, and performance data in compliance with applicable privacy, confidentiality, and data­ management requirements.
• Uses data, research, community input, and evaluation findings to improve programs, establish performance measures, and prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and recommendations.
• Researches and analyzes grant opportunities; develops and writes grant proposals; coordinates application submissions; and supports grant planning, administration, reporting, compliance, budgeting, monitoring, and closeout.
• Provides programmatic, administrative, outreach, and project support to the Health Education and Promotion Manager and the Public Health Department, including departmental priorities and special initiatives.
• Performs other job-related duties consistent with the position's classification, qualifications, and the Department's mission and public health priorities, as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision. 
• Knowledge of Health programs.
• Knowledge of grant reporting requirements. 
• Knowledge of program resources.
• Knowledge of diabetes treatment and nutrition.
• Knowledge of program demographics.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management. 
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in data entry. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. 
• Ability to monitor internal and external referrals.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform essential functions.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
 Never

• Construction site

Sometimes

• Confined space 
• Warehouse environment

Frequently

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)

Often

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• International travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel
• National travel

Often

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Care, Nutrition, Dietitian, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Kinesiology or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in grant management or related experience.

Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment.

Foreign Education:

• Applicants who have completed education outside of the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation completed by a professional credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The evaluation must verify the U.S. equivalency of the degree and identify the comparable U.S. degree level. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting the required evaluation documentation.

Note: The City of Laredo is not responsible for any fees associated with obtaining a foreign credential evaluation or educational equivalency documentation.

Required Licenses or Certifications

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.           

We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.