HEALTH EDUCATOR I

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Bureau, is recruiting for a full-time unclassified Health Educator I. Under the supervision of the Lead Hazard Reduction Program Coordinator, this position helps communicate with and educate residents in the areas of vector control, lead-based paint, home-based hazards, asthma prevention and management, and other environmental hazards.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Educate and inform tenants and owners of the negative health impacts of lead and other home-based hazards.
• Provide in-person asthma education and case management.
• Distribute educational materials to property owners, tenants and the public.
• Participate in health fairs and other outreach events.
• Encourage property owners and tenants to enrollment in Healthy Homes, Asthma management, and other programs.
• Collect and verify income eligibility of tenants.
• Educate and assist tenants if/when they need to be relocated during Lead Hazard Reduction or other home-based repairs.
• Enter data into Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent and
• Two years’ experience in a health education setting. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. *must provide proof if qualifying with degree
• A valid California motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual in English / Spanish

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computers, including internet, email, and office productivity software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of family structure and community dynamics of population served.
• Ability to accept diverse personal and cultural behaviors.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Friday, October 25. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with education) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6913.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6913 .

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Long Beach

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