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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Public Health Educator
SALARY:
$55,007.80 - $71,147.99
DEPARTMENT:
Health Department
Opening Date:
01/16/2026
Closing Date:
01/30/2026 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Identifies community health concerns and assists in the planning, implementing and evaluating applicable programs. Develops, edits and evaluates education materials. Prepares and disseminates health care information. Assists in the development of health education programs and policies. Attends and participates in professional meetings and conferences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifies, develops, implements, and evaluates health promotion and education programs, presentations, and initiatives based on community need and evidence based practices.
Programs may include, but are not limited to: Child Passenger Safety, Contraception, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Sexually Transmitted Disease prevention, and Healthy Kids Healthy Hearts.
Serves as an American Heart Association Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation instructor for Macomb County employees and outside agencies as needed.
Plans health fairs and other community events such as: Women’s Wellness Day, Child Passenger Safety/Inspection events, National Public Health Week, Family Fun Fitness Day.
Prepares and disseminates information about heath care education programs through social media, press releases, print materials, and display boards.
Attends professional meetings and conferences.
Performs grant research, implementation, and evaluation for Health Care Education Programs.
Operates an automobile while performing assigned duties.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Education, Community Health, or related field
- One (1) year of related work experience in Assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs
Required Licenses or Certifications
Preferred Education and Experience
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Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Education, Community Health, or related field
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
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Computer skills including ability to utilize database, spreadsheet, and word processing software
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County/department policies and procedures
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HIPPA compliance
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Principals of behavior change and group facilitation
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Department and community resources
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Public health needs identification and assessment
Skill in:
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Delivering presentations to community school, worksite, and professional groups
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Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
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Guiding behavior changes without prescribing personal actions or solutions
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Creating brochures, flyers, newsletters, and displays using graphics software
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Writing reports and analyzing data
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Audio/visual equipment
Ability to:
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Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge
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Discuss sensitive and confidential health matters with clients in a compassionate and nonjudgmental, yet direct manner
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Maintain confidentiality of all records and information according to HIPAA, as well as county and state regulations
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Research and utilize community resources.
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
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Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public
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Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
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Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
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Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): O
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: F/C
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: O
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 889 – Specialized Offices bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
