Health Educator -African American Culture/Certified Lactation /Lamaze Childbirth Educator KSA LDA

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$33.85 - $41.51 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Limited Duration

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

April 23, 2025

The Opportunity:

This Work Matters!

This is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA). Limited Duration Assignments are expected to last up to two (2) years, but may end sooner.

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment.  At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. 

This position provides community health education services to Black/African American/Black Immigrant and Refugee communities in Multnomah County.  The position will leverage the ongoing work of the Healthy Birth Initiative (HBI) and requires the incumbent in this position to meet the African American Culture KSA qualifications and be both a certified lactation consultant and Lamaze Childbirth Educator.  This is a limited duration assignment.

As the Health Educator, you will: 

• Assess community and individual needs; develop, plans, and conduct health education strategies and programs.

• Design health education materials, facilitate events, and promote initiatives through various channels.

• Coordinate grant applications and foster strategic partnerships to support health education programs.

• Coordinate and communicate with HBI staff, participants, health and social service providers, and community members to assess and coordinate culturally relevant health education services.

• Build relationships with African American specific and other organizations to eliminate health inequities, and meet with HBI team members to assess client needs and develop health education strategies.

• Work with African American communities, provide outreach to father-based organizations, and collaborate with agencies to organize health and wellness fairs and events.

• Develop, plan, and conduct health education strategies, interventions, and programs in partnership with staff and community.

• Design and distribute health education materials.

• Facilitate health education events like workshops and conferences.

• Document activities, maintain databases, and provide regular updates on program activities and participation.

• Assess what works and what doesn't work to advance health equity.

• Share findings to build capacity and increase awareness and report to leadership on findings and plans.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree

• one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

• This position requires advanced knowledge, skill and ability and has experience working with the Black/African American community. Demonstrates an understanding of the