Health Education Specialist-Temporary - County of Nevada

The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs including control of communicable diseases, coordination of the response to health emergencies, individual case management, primary prevention of disease, and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic, professional team committed to keeping our community safe and healthy!

We are pleased to be recruiting for a part-time, temporary Health Education Specialist to support our Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health program! This is one of the most caring and engaged positions within our department. This team member works as a parent educator, supporting expecting and new families to promote optimal growth, development, and health of Nevada County’s next generation by supporting caregivers.

The Health Education Specialist will utilize the Parents As Teachers evidence-based curriculum to ensure parents are prepared to fully engage in their new roles and welcome healthy babies. This team member organizes and implements a range of health education programs including breastfeeding support, and mental health screenings with a focus on developing trusting, supportive relationships with families. The Parent Educator plans activities, performing related work as required under general supervision from the Public Health Nurse. In collaboration with public health staff, community agencies, public and private organizations, incumbents support the development, implementation, and evaluation of parenting and health education programs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, education, behavioral or life sciences or a related field. Experience working in child development is preferred.
• Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to optimize the health of children, prevent disease, promote and support health and wellness, and protect the community and build a strong future generation.
• Be committed to and participate in the department’s ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift.
• Be a detail oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects.
• Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle.
• Be software/system intuitive.
• Possess strong Microsoft Office suite skills, especially Excel and Word.

This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave, but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS.

You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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