Health Educators

• Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
• Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
• Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
• Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
• Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
• Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
• Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
• Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related Web sites.
• Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work.
• Provide guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of health education needs and on development and delivery of health education programs.
• Develop and maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.
• Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
• Develop educational materials and programs for community agencies, local government, and state government.
• Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.
• Design and administer training programs for new employees and continuing education for existing employees.

• Plan programs to address community health issues.
• Provide educational materials to community members.
• Develop educational programs.
• Train staff members in social services skills.
• Maintain social services program records.
• Plan programs to address community health issues.
• Present social services program information to the public.
• Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
• Develop educational policies.
• Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.
• Maintain social services program records.
• Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
• Develop tools to diagnose or assess needs.
• Present social services program information to the public.
• Advise others on social or educational issues.
• Provide educational materials to community members.
• Collect information about community health needs.
• Develop tools to diagnose or assess needs.

• Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
• Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
• Facebook
• MEDITECH software
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Visio
• Blogging software
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC WONDER
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epi Info
• Desktop computers
• Digital video disk DVD players
• Laptop computers
• Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Overhead display projectors
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistants PDA
• Photocopying equipment
• Web browser software
• Wiki software

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values community and impact.
• Collaborate with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Make a real difference in the lives of others every day.

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