Public Health Educator II 118001113 Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

Public Health Educator

II 118001113

Cumberland County, NC – 3.9 Fayetteville, NC Job Details Full-time $57,531.54 – $74,791.00 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Management Master of Public Health Mid-level Master’s degree Driver’s License Education Public Health Public health 2 years Health Education Full Job Description Position Overview •Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has received funding to implement an initiative to implement overdose prevention education in school-based settings. The initiative supports a peer support specialist and a public health educator team to provide training to youth and their parents/guardians on substance use prevention, harm reduction, overdose recognition, and naloxone training. Staff support youth with community resources and referrals The primary purpose of this position is to develop, coordinate, and implement trainings with fidelity to a model or health education program as it relates to overdose prevention with youth and parents/guardians in school-based settings. Complete all required fidelity documentation and obtain pre and post tests. Identify potential sites to receive evidence-based health promotion programs and conduct health education programs. Represent the Department of Public Health as requested on community coalitions. Collaborate with CCDPH staff and external partners on community outreach efforts to reduce health disparities and advance health equity. Examples of Duties Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Plan and/or prepare presentations with fidelity to curriculum or model or health education program topics as related to naloxone education Collaborate with a peer support specialist to implement naloxone trainings with fidelity to a model or health education program as it relates to overdose prevention in school-based settings with youth and their parents/guardians Connect and refer training participants to appropriate treatment and recovery support services (employment, housing, jobs, health insurance, healthcare services, etc.) Participate in community engagement and outreach activities. Identify and facilitate outreach opportunities with first responders, youth serving organizations, nurses, barbershops, public libraries, C-FORT Recovery Resource Center, and faith-based organizations to support community distribution of naloxone, xylazine, and fentanyl test strips. Utilize

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to receive and send electronic referrals to partner agencies. Serve as backup facilitator for CCDPH staff conducting community-based naloxone training and education Serve as backup facilitator for CCDPH staff conducting naloxone training and education at the C-FORT Recovery Resource Center Attend appropriate external stakeholder meetings, including Cumberland-Fayetteville Opioid Response Team (C-FORT) and School Health Advisory Council Meetings Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director. Minimum Qualifications A master’s degree in public health education or in public health with a major in public health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education and two years’ experience in public health education or a related field; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years’ experience in public health education; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preference:

Experience with the population served or substance use professionals. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://naces.org. College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, community assessment, program development/planning/evaluation, and the methods and techniques of disseminating health information the public. Experience and comfort implementing comprehensive, evidence-based health promotion topics. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse persons and communities, with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate. Experience engaging and working with diverse populations. Experience in tailoring health education programs to target populations’ needs. Strong presentation, training, and facilitation skills, including ability to work effectively with people of all educational levels. General knowledge of the functions of community health agencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, and the general public. Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required. Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources. The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.