Health Educator at Sagility

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

28.36

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Education, Community Health Needs Assessment, Program Planning, Positive Health Behaviors Promotion, Documentation, Recordkeeping, Effective Communication, Professionalism, Accountability, Cultural Competency, Team Collaboration, Public Service Announcements, Statistical Information Compilation, Health Information Distribution, Educational Methods, Health Risk Behavior Reduction

Industry

Operations Consulting

Description

Advertisement Closes: 01/24/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 19 Salary: $22.81 - $28.36 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Bullitt County Health Department Summary: Duties will include physical education and physical activity programming. Participates in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality, participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively both in writing and orally, including documentation, recordkeeping and correspondence, practices with professionalism and accountability as employee of the local health department, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development. Experience and certification in physical education and activity preferred. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kimberly Rummage at kimberly.rummage@bullitthealth.org. Description: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Participates in the identification of community health needs, participates in health education program planning, promotes positive health behaviors and works to reduce or eliminate health risk behaviors, documents services provided in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality, participates in the health education evaluation process, communicates effectively both in writing and orally, including documentation, recordkeeping and correspondence, practices with professionalism and accountability as employee of the local health department, develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY. EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree. EXPERIENCE: Must have three (3) years of health related or education experience. SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE EDUCATION: (N/A) EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in health or human services fields will substitute for experience required (2 years for Master’s & 1 year for Bachelor’s). A professional license in the health or human services fields will substitute for an additional year of experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) (None) POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY. (None) EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION. Provides services according to the guidelines set by the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG/AR), works with members of the community to establish a working relationship. Compiles statistical information for health program needs, gathers health information for the public relative to the specialized program and distributes health education materials. Establishes working relations with the community and school systems to teach and present appropriate aspects of health education under limited supervision. Utilizes appropriate educational methods and materials, determines contracts with and writes public service announcements for newspaper, TV, and radio, assures that educational information and materials are up to date, demonstrates an understanding of cultural competency, participates as a team member and refers to supervisor as needed. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent inside the office or in a community setting. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies. DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2006 DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022 THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. You can create a Job Alert and we will notify when the job you are looking for is available! All you need to do is create an account with and then click the Job Alerts button in the right hand corner. Enter in the facets and type of job your looking for and we will email you when one is posted and available! Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)

Responsibilities

The Health Educator will participate in identifying community health needs and planning health education programs. They will promote positive health behaviors and work to reduce health risk behaviors while documenting services provided professionally.