Remote Community Health Educator Jobs in Georgia

Description DO NOT APPLY ON THIS SITE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO APPLY Please visit: www.cdph-ess.com For other CDPH career opportunities, please visit: http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com/about-us/career-center/ Exceptional Benefits Include: Exceptional learning and growth opportunities Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Employee recognition program Worksite Wellness activities Diverse workforce Job Responsibilities Purpose of the Position: This position manages a GA WIC Clinic with caseload targets set to assure District Targets are met. Reports directly to the Nutrition Services Director. This position has 2-4 Direct Reports which may include Administrative Supervisors, Nutrition Supervisors, RDs, as well as being indirectly responsible for the management of the WIC site or multiple sites

Additionally, this position is responsible for assuring all GA WIC procedures, USDA Regulations and HIPAA guidance is maintained. Once fully trained will take on leadership of one performance improvement project each year. This position requires a person with high energy and a commitment to the WIC program.

Some sites have extended hours and management, and supervision may require working during those extended hours. "This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb & Douglas Counties." Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Essential Functions Include (but are not limited to): Assures GAWIC Policies and Procedures are maintained, including training of new staff and regular coaching when policies are updated or deficiencies are identified Continuing Education plans for staff are developed and completed in a timely fashion Manages personal work load independently Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in public health education, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Health Educator 3 (HCP032) or position equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of Nutrition Experience; 1 years of which are Management Experience Spanish language skills, GA WIC experience as a Competent Professional Authority; WIC experience in general

Work Conditions & Physical Demands: : Fast pace - significant short bursts of walking; lifting up to 40 pounds of boxed materials and supplies. Salary Information: $55,003.33 Annually | Pay Grade K *** Current state employees' salary will be subject to State Personnel Board rule provisions. You may qualify for a higher salary based on your current pay grade and the pay grade of the position

If you have questions regarding salary, please do not hesitate to contact HR*** Remote Work: - Employees authorized for remote/hybrid work must reside and perform their job duties exclusively within the state of Georgia. Remote/hybrid work arrangements outside the state are not permitted under current policy. Applications Accepted: * THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies.

CDPH is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable healthcare services with special attention to the at-risk population. We work to achieve healthy people in healthy communities by: Preventing epidemics and the spread of disease, protecting against environmental hazards, preventing injuries, promoting, and encouraging healthy behaviors, responding to disasters, assisting in community recovery, and assuring the quality and accessibility of health care. By excelling at our core responsibilities, we will assist our residents in living healthier, longer, and more rewarding lives.

TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health's Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click "Apply" and begin your application process

Additional Information VOTED ONE OF ATLANTA'S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS Thank you for your interest in CDPH. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: Natasha.Hart@dph.ga.gov CDPH has adopted the Council on Linkages Core Competency for Public Health Professionals. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER