HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64003462

Requisition No: 847419 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64003462

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003462 

Salary:  $1,825.00 to $1,913.43 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2025 

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Job Posting Category:  Open Competitive

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

As part of the Community Health Planning, Promotion, and Communication Team, the Health Education Program Consultant will improve community health by participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities designed to encourage healthy behaviors through individual, policy, system, and environmental change. This position is responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources. This includes researching, compiling, writing, and editing grant applications, as well as developing templates to streamline the grant proposal process. This position requires the individual to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision. Hours will be flexible to accommodate after hours/weekends needs of the community.

 

Grant Management:

• Understanding chronic disease risk factors and barriers to health in our community.
• Employing evidence-based practices to reduce or prevent the risk factors that contribute to chronic disease.
• Using community-oriented, participatory models for creating successful community health promotion initiatives.
• Planning and coordinating the use of educational resources to motivate and assist individuals and groups to adopt and maintain healthful practices and lifestyles.

 

Planning and Reporting:

• Ensures plan requirements are in met and in compliance and submissions are on time.
• Reviews and analyzes activities and data to aid in planning, resource utilization, and provision of services.
• Assists with community development initiatives, including marketing, programming, and service offerings.
• Collects data needed to complete and submit reports in accordance with program requirements.

 

Health Promotion:

• Engages in outreach initiatives aimed at improving health and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
• Identifies and establishes collaborations with key partners serving underserved populations to disseminate accurate information and facilitate access to health-related services.
• Collaborates across sectors to improve processes, practices, and policies aimed at advancing health promotion initiatives.
• Attends trainings related to community health improvement.