Position Summary:
Health Education Specialists I have a primary focus of planning and implementing health education and promotion programs across a variety of content areas that will impact attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors to improve health. This position develops and implements best-practice strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities in coordination with Health Education Specialist II and staff. Responsibilities also include assessing the needs, resources, and capacities of the community; planning, implementing, and managing health education programs; conducting evaluation and research related to health education and promotion programs; managing grant requirements and being aware of program budgets and expenses. Health Education Specialists serve as a health resource for the community and support the community in behavior change through promoting and advocating for public health.