Health Educator

Health Educator Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace w employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice:

Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration. The Prince George's County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Health Educator, (Community Developer 3G) grade G24 position, in the Health and Wellness Division. About the Position This is a senior level professional work wby incumbents perform a variety of assignments in the areas of (1) community liaison/development/advocacy or (2) social services work among client populations (e.g. youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents may perform the more complex community development assignments subject to extensive public contact. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Community Developer IV or other designated official. Work performance is reviewed in terms of production, timeliness, and the successful completion of assignments. About the Agency The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities. Examples of Work

• Plan, develop and implement program to help community clients prevent and manage [their] chronic disease(s) with measurable results.
• May lead a group of subordinate personnel engaged in collecting and analyzing pertinent data relative to local, state, or federal community development related programs.
• Coordinate/prepare special projects and reports as required.
• Conduct presentations and coordinates exhibits to support outreach and education activities.
• Develop a variety of evidence-based outreach, promotion, and educational resources, using print, social media and web tools.
• Collect and analyzs data to monitor impact of program outreach of the decrease of specific chronic diseases in the county.
• Perform complex senior level assignments in programmatic areas.
• Assist in the production of educational products that increase awareness of the prevention and management of chronic diseases.
• Educate residents about behaviors that promote wellness through trainings and workshops.
• Promote evidence-based chronic disease prevention and management programs and provide health educational resources during community outreach events.
• Assist with the development and coordination of all program activities.
• Provide technical assistance to PreventionLink DPP Umbrella Hub Subsidiaries to include resource referrals, online support, and curriculum planning.
• Participate in partnership meetings and other forums.
• Perform other tasks and duties which may not be specifically noted but are included in the classification level typically associated with the class of work to meet department guidelines.