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Greene County Civil Service Commission Public Health Educator in Catskill, New York
This work involves the responsibility for planning, organizing, promoting, and conducting comprehensive health education programs to inform and educate the community in areas related to public health and family planning. The work is performed under general supervision with wide latitude provided for the exercise of independent professional judgment. May supervise subordinate staff although it is not ordinarily a requirement of the position. Does related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Full performance, knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics; Good knowledge of the principles and practices of public education as related to health education; Good knowledge of accepted consultation and interviewing techniques; Good knowledge of public and private agencies which provide social and medical services; Good knowledge of human behavior; Working knowledge of local socioeconomic conditions; Ability to plan, organize, promote and conduct public health educational and advisory services; Ability to meet the public and address groups effectively; Ability to establish and maintain comfortable and supportive relationships; Ability to prepare oral and written reports; Ability to secure the cooperation of others; Emotional maturity; Sound professional judgment; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -A Masters degree in public health or health education from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university OR -A Baccalaureate degree in health education, health science, public health, health promotion, community health, or health communications from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university; OR -A Baccalaureate degree in education, nursing, epidemiology, wellness and fitness, or nutrition from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and one year experience in health education; or a health-related field and two years of experience in health education; OR -A Baccalaureate degree in marketing, human services, social work, or psychology from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and two years experience in health education.
Submission of a Greene County employment application is required that shows you meet the minimum qualifications for the examination for this position. You are responsible for an accurate and clear description of your experience. You may include a resume but do not substitute a resume. Applications can be obtained at: https://www.greenegovernment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GC-HR-EMPLOYMENT-APPLICATION-WITH-CONSENT-RELEASE-FORM-2019.pdf Qualified candidates should submit applications to the Greene County Human Resource Department, 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 or hr@greenecountyny.gov by or before December 31, 2023.