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Onslow County, NC

Health Education Assistant

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,476 / year median in North Carolina

+15% projected growth

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In Chrome or Edge, right-click anywhere on the page and select "Translate to [Language]." Health Education Assistant Print Apply  Health Education Assistant Salary $41,961.09 - $54,549.46 Annually Location Jacksonville, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number Aug 2026 5169-04220 Department Health Department Opening Date 08/20/2026 Closing Date 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Job Description Performs difficult skilled administrative support work accomplishing the specialized processing of information, documents or materials, and related work as apparent or assigned. Some evening and weekends necessary. Work is performed under the general direction of the Community Relations Manager. Our core values— Resilience , Excellence , Accountability , Customer Service , and Honesty —are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities Serves as the meeting recorder and compiling minutes for various Community Relations Team led meetings including but not limited to:
CHAT, SOAR
Epi Team Prepares Canva graphics for flyers, social media posts, handouts, etc. in accordance with County branding guidelines. Organizes and inventories health education closet and promotional materials. Assists the Community Relations Manager with website updates and periodic reviews. Assists the Community Relations Manager with managing outreach and event requests, meetings and presentations with internal and external partners Assists the Community Relations Manager with scheduling and monitoring social media posts Work alongside Community Relations Manager with tasks essential to the execution of Community Health Improvement Plans, including assisting with teaching health education classes Updates resources, guides, and bulletin boards for community distribution and awareness. Assists the Community Relations Manager with migrating Health Department essential records and files to the Health Department's SharePoint page. Creates and gathers content for the OCHD SharePoint Updates section. Assists with community health improvement projects and initiatives such as attending outreaches, scheduling outreaches, performing cold calls to prospective organizations, managing contact sheets, etc. Distributes information or public health materials. Creates, documents, and archives agendas, minutes, newsletter, etc. Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers. Performs related duties as required. Public Health Core Competencies and Skills Data Analytics and Assessment Skills
  • Accesses existing quantitative and qualitative data (e.g. primary and secondary data, vital statistics, etc.)
  • Describes factors that affect the health of a community (e.g. income, education, laws, environment, resilience, food security, access to healthcare, etc.)
  • Explains the importance of data management for designing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services Policy Development and Program Planning Skills
  • Contributes to the development of the rationale for policies, programs, and services
  • Identifies individuals and organizations who can contribute to implementation of policies, programs, and services
  • Contributes to development, implements, and monitors impact of community health improvement plans. Communication Skills
  • Communicates with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g. tailoring messages for different audiences, using plan language)
  • Communicates information to influence behavior and improve health (e.g. encouraging vaccinations, preparing for emergencies, discouraging tobacco use).
  • Fosters communication (e.g. building trust, engaging in active listening, being clear and transparent) Health Equity Skills
  • Describes the diversity of individuals and populations in a community (e.g. language, culture, values, socioeconomic status, etc.)
  • Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services Community Partnership Skills
  • Describes conditions, systems, and policies affecting community health and resilience (e.g. determinants of health, poverty, housing, etc.)
  • Builds relationships to improve community health and resilience
  • Collaborates with community members and organizations to identify community health and resilience needs Public Health Sciences Skills
  • Applies evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services Management and Finance Skills
  • Recognizes one's own professional development needs (e.
g. determining knowledge and skills needed for success in one's job, identifying gaps in desired knowledge and skills) Qualifications Significant knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices. Significant knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports and other materials. Significant knowledge of accounting procedures, mathematics and their application in the work environment. Ability to learn and independently apply laws and departmental rules and regulations covering programs and services. Ability to review and process information to determine conclusions, actions or compliance with applicable laws, rules or regulations. Ability to apply a variety of work-related formulas or mathematical calculations. Ability to record, compile, summarize and perform basic analysis of data. Ability to independently work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties that may be sensitive in nature. Education, Experience, and Special Requirements High school diploma or GED and moderate experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations. If applicable, you must upload copies of your transcripts indicating the date in which your degree was awarded, even if you are a current employee or if we have received it with another application. Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including: Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam. North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit. NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%. Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases. Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary. ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools. Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans. For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab. 01 What is your highest level of education? High School Diploma Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or Higher 02 How many years of office assistant/clerical experience do you have? No experience Less than one year One to two years Two or more years 03 Do you have any experience working with electronic medical records? Yes No 04 Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No 05 If applicable, have you uploaded copies of your transcripts indicating the date that your degree was awarded? Yes No N/A 06 Onslow County's values are
REACH:
Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which value(s) resonates with you the most, and why?" Required Question Employer Onslow County Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540 Phone 910-347-7600 Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all. Job Opportunities Job Opportunities Menu Close Menu Job Opportunities Job Opportunities Class Specifications Job Interest Cards Help & Support Translate