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Health Education Supervisor

Job Description:

Yuba County is looking for motivated individuals with a heart for Public Health! We are currently recruiting for the position of Health Education Supervisor. Under general supervision, the incumbent plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the delivery of Public Health Education programs in specified health services areas, such as oral health, car and pedestrian safety, nutrition and tobacco control; supervise Health Education staff; develops implements, monitors, and evaluates grant programs; assures quality client-centered services in accordance with Public Health Division policies and procedures, and perform related work as assigned. This is the supervisory level in the health education series. Examples of Job Duties: Supervise, review and evaluate the work of staff; organize and assign work, set priorities and follow up to ensure completion. Evaluate staff job performance, provide direction and coaching, through regular feedback sessions; create individual development plans with employees, discuss job performance problems . Monitor assigned programs, such as oral health, car and pedestrian safety, nutrition, and tobacco control; ensure compliance with departmental mission, funding source regulations and other guidance. Prepare grant proposals, including development of work plans, mission statements, goals, and implementation and evaluation strategies. Evaluate program effectiveness and attainment of objectives, make recommendations for improvements and implement program changes

Requirements:

We are looking for a supervisor who leads by example and takes the extra time and initiative to get to know the individual strengths within their team to achieve positive outcomes for the division. This individual will be passionate about Public Health and be dedicated to improving quality of life for families and the community. The right candidate will be a coach and mentor first, but also have the technical skill required to create and submit grant proposals, monitor program effectiveness, make recommendations and maximize service delivery. This position will also be directly involved in identifying at-risk populations and organizing community health events. Required Qualifications: Minimum: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in health or social science, health education, psychology or a field related to the work and three years of professional level experience providing educational services and/or outreach at the level equivalent to the County's class of Health Education Specialist. Preferred: In addition to the minimum, a Master's degree in a related field as previously defined, experience designing and coordinating health education programs, and/or certification as a Health Education Specialist (CHES), and/or lead or project management experience. Special Requirements: DMV printout prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. May be required to attend meetings / events outside of normal working hours.

Application Procedures:

An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration. TO APPLY: ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application. OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted. All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us. Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary, and secondary telephone numbers. (Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx) Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline: Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy) Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts Copies of Related Certifications