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Salary : $45,115.20 - $51,882.48 Annually Location : Winston-Salem, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 08223 Department: Public Health Opening Date: 06/05/2025 Closing Date: 6/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern General Statement of Duties Forsyth County Department of Public Health has an opening for a Bilingual Public Health Educator. The Public Health Educator is a dynamic and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on maternal and child health, as well as overall community wellness. This position is responsible for assessing community needs and delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate health education as part of the Infant Mortality Reduction Program (IMRP) and Maternal Child Health (MCH) team. Key responsibilities include promoting safe sleep practices, childbirth education, family planning, SIDS prevention, and parenting support. The educator also leads broader wellness initiatives, including chronic disease prevention and other health promotion efforts based on emerging community needs. A well-qualified applicant will find this position appealing due to its strong focus on community engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and the opportunity to empower individuals and families with life-changing health information. It is an ideal role for someone passionate about health equity, education, and serving diverse populations in a supportive team environment. This position will require working some evenings and weekends. Distinguishing Features A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: A well-qualified candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education activities. Considerable knowledge of community assessment, program planning and evaluation procedures. General knowledge of journalistic principles and methods of preparing subject matter in the promotion of the public health activities. Working knowledge of display techniques and skill in the arrangement of exhibits. Ability to develop health education activities; to stimulate interest and cooperation among various groups in carrying out health education activities. Ability to write and speak effectively. Ability to work effectively with people on all educational levels and to maintain effective working relationships with local health departments, community agencies and the public. Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education. A four-year degree outside of the relevant academic field plus additional years of relevant experience may also be considered. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience. Valid driver's license required. Bilingual in Spanish required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Implements activities within established guidelines based on interpretation of needs assessment; Selects educational materials & methods and implements a planned health education program; Teaches health education classes for clients in community groups; Designs health education programs of limited complexity and targeted to specific groups; Assists in the collection of community data, generally from existing resources, for planning public health education programs. Click to view information. Click to view information. These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree 02 Please select your highest level of completed education. Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college, trainings, or certifications Completion of a vocational program Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher 03 Do you have a four-year college degree in health education? Yes No 04 In what field is your degree? If you do not have a degree enter N/A. 05 How many years of experience do you have performing the duties of a public health educator? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years More than 5 years 06 Do you have experience using virtual meeting platforms? (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Go To Meeting, etc.) No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years More than 5 years 07 How many years of experience do you have with group facilitation and/or managing a support group? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years More than 5 years 08 If you answered yes to the previous question, what is the name and type of group? 09 Are you a certified child passenger safety technician? Yes No 10 Are you a certified childbirth educator? Yes No 11 This position may require working some evenings and weekends. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement? Yes No 12 Do you have a valid driver's license, or can you obtain one within 30 days of employment? Yes No 13 Do you have experience working in a multi-cultural setting? Yes No 14 Do you speak Spanish fluently? (speaking, reading, writing) Yes No Required Question Forsyth County, NC

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