Health Educator - Temporary Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams/jobs/newprint/4820948) Apply  Health Educator - Temporary Salary $47,777.60 - $66,892.80 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Temporary 3 Job Number 06925 Department Public Health Department Division Nutrition and Family Health Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain Our Mission At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion. Cultural Competencies/EEO Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic. Position classification Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference. + Description + Benefits + Questions What Success Looks Like In This Job The Health Educator is a public health professional, with lived experience, who is an advocate for their community. This position works to promote, maintain, and improve the health of their community by providing individualized support to people within their community and fostering relationships with organizations. This position will work closely with community members to provide screening and address socioeconomic barriers for behavior changes and client resource navigation, assist in the team’s collaboration with community agencies, facilitate programming for community members, and provide outreach activities in the community. This is a temporary full time position that is authorized to work for up to 12 months. This position is eligible for Medical coverage for themselves and children (no spousal coverage) and the 457b deferred compensation plan through Nationwide. This position is not eligible for any other benefits including dental, vison, holiday/sick/vacation accruals, and pension participation. The anticipated hiring range for this role is $22.969/hour - $26.414/hour. The full salary range for this role is $22.969/hour - $32.156/hour. Examples of Duties for Success Health Educator (INSIPRE-CVH) (50% of role): + Provide CVD health screenings and follow-ups with clients. Complete follow-ups, health coaching, quarterly check-ins and retesting as appropriate. + Identify clients at-risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors, focusing on the underserved population. + Use motivational interviewing techniques to strengthen the client’s own motivation and commitment to change. Assess client needs, concerns, and readiness to change. + Offer culturally- and literacy-appropriate CVD education and health recommendations provided by the Outreach, Screening and Referral (OSCAR) data system. + Provide referrals to medical care, behavioral health care, healthy living resources, and social services for at-risk patients. Help clients find additional information from local resources and/or credible websites. + Create and maintain library of appropriate education materials approved by CPC. + Create and maintain directory for local health care providers, community resources and services, especially free or low-cost services. + Develop relationships with health care providers, eligibility workers and community programs. + Use the OSCAR data system in real time with clients, accurately documenting client information, goals/action plans and INSPIRE-CVH services provided. + Participate in quality review and evaluation of INSPIRE-CVH data. Synchronize OSCAR data to the INSPIRE-CVH database at least weekly. + Attend all CHW trainings, meetings and conference calls as directed. National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) (30% of role): + Hold a National DPP Lifestyle Coach Certification or complete certification through a CDC approved National DPP Lifestyle Coach training entity within 4 months of hire date. Adams County Health Department will pay fees for Certification Course. + Complete at least two hours of Advanced NDPP Lifestyle Coach Training each year. + After successful completion of Lifestyle Coach training, facilitates classes using CDC recognized NDPP curriculum and related activities including handling of logistics for both in-person class cohorts held in community settings and virtual class delivery. + Consults with the assigned Diabetes Educator RDN regarding high-risk clients and situations, medical problems or change in client status or related issues. Assist in preparing and reviewing educational materials for clients. Diabetes Education and Prevention Team (20% of role): + Collaboratively works to assist Diabetes Education and Prevention Program team to meet program implementation plan goals, to obtain necessary clinical information for delivering NDPP services, and to communicate with providers or community resources appropriately. + Screen for socioeconomic barriers to behavior changes and link clients to appropriate community resources. + Delivers services through in-person visits, telephonic counseling, case management, telehealth, and community outreach programs. + Participates in Diabetes Education and Prevention Program meetings and other applicable meetings as assigned. + Participates in community outreach activities such as health fairs, health coalitions, and workgroups. + Supports Program in the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with community-based organizations. + Performs other duties as assigned and required. Qualifications for Success Knowledge of: + Word processing, e-mail communication, Power Point presentations, data entry and retrieval, and research methods via the Internet + Basic clerical skills necessary for typing, filing and answering phones + Universal precautions + Practical implementation of educational methods Ability to: + Communicate effectively to provide instruction and educational information to individuals and group. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Adams County Health Department employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community. + Exercise motivational interviewing techniques in client lifestyle counseling sessions as appropriate. + Provide professional and sensitive customer service to clients and public of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds + Prepare and maintain accurate routine records, reports, and charts in a timely manner. + Maintain sensitive and confidential client information. + Routinely exercise sound judgment and perform work independently with limited amount of supervision. More Qualifications for Success Education and Experience: + High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: community involvement, working directly with individuals, serving as a community health worker or patient navigator, or volunteering/employment with a community, health, or social service organization. OR + Associate’s Degree and at least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas: community involvement, working directly with individuals, or volunteering/employment with a community, health, or social service organization. Special Qualifications: + Excellent verbal and culturally competent communication skills (in person, on the telephone, and through email correspondence). Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred. + Ability to creatively tailor educational messages to a variety of populations and assess and solve problems. + Must possess demonstrated ability to relate to individuals of varied ethnic, cultural backgrounds, ages and economic circumstances. + Trusted member of the community and ability establish and maintain rapport with patients. License and/or certification + Possession of a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation or the ability to use other means of transportation to work from various ACHD offices and community locations. + National DPP Lifestyle Coach Certification or complete certification through a CDC approved National DPP Lifestyle Coach training entity within 4 months of hire date. Background Check Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes motor vehicle record (MVR)and background check. Other + Must commit to a learning mindset and continuous improvement regarding the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work within Adams County and at Adams County Health Department including work style, training, communication, and evaluation. + Potential approval of hybrid telework schedule, subject to change based on operational need. Equipment Used Standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer and associated hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax, and standard medical equipment such as a stadiometer, scale, and hemoglobin A1C testing. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Work is primarily conducted indoors with occasional time spent in and outside environment. + Incumbent experiences routine exposures and hazards of a typical office environment and the frequent noise associated with working in community settings. + Requires travel between ACHD clinics and community programming locations. + Requires working outside regular hours to attend meetings and teach classes (evenings and weekends). + Frequent light lifting and moving under 15 pounds; occasional moderate lifting and carrying up to 49 pounds to lift supplies. + Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally in response to inquiries and speak to groups of people in education presentations. + Visual and physical capabilities to work on computers, telephones, and standard office equipment for prolonged periods of time + Requires manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and anthropometrics equipment. HIPAA STATEMENT Maintain sensitive and confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE DUTIES Employee responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee. Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation. Employees in this benefit class are eligible based on the number of hours worked and the duration of employment. Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the 457b deferred compensation plan: + Duration - 3 months or less + Weekly Hours - Any + Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks + Lactation friendly certified workplace OR + Duration - Up to 12 months + Weekly Hours - 29 or less hours + Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the the medical plan for the employee and child(ren) only as well as the 457b deferred compensation plan: + Duration - At least 3 months and up to 12 months + Weekly Hours - 30 or more + Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks + Lactation friendly certified workplace 01 Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position. + Yes, I understand and agree + Yes, I understand but disagree. 02 Please select how you meet the minimum education and experience requirements for this role: + High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: community involvement, working directly with individuals, serving as a community health worker or patient navigator, or volunteering/employment with a community, health, or social service organization. + Associate’s Degree or above and at least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas: community involvement, working directly with individuals, or volunteering/employment with a community, health, or social service organization. + None of the above 03 This position requires a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation or the ability to use other means of transportation to work from various ACHD offices and community locations. Do you meet this requirement? + Yes + No 04 This position requires a National DPP Lifestyle Coach Certification or completion of a certification through a CDC approved National DPP Lifestyle Coach training entity within 4 months of hire date. Do you or can you meet this requirement? + Yes + No 05 Do you have any training as a Community Health Worker? If yes, please elaborate on your experience and training. Required Question Employer Adams County Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213 Website http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email