Community Health Education Specialist Senior

Job Description

Job Summary

Mohave County Public Health- Mobile Health Unit Program is looking for a Community Health Education Specialist Senior


Our Mission
The Mohave County Department of Public Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health of our communities.

Director's Message
Public health plays a critical role in promoting and protecting health in every community. At the Mohave County Department of Public Health, we have dedicated staff who strive to be the best in their respective fields and are eager to provide the highest quality of service to our clients. Please share your thoughts on how we can improve and where our staff met or exceeded your expectations. We are proud to serve all who live in, or visit, Mohave County.
About the Position
This position will play a key role in supporting the Rural Health Transformation Project in Mohave County by providing program supervision, direction, data collection, monitoring, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to speak publicly, facilitate community meetings, and effectively engage and build relationships with community members, organizations, businesses, and other governmental agencies.

A strong commitment to promoting community health and wellness is essential. Experience working with underserved populations or in rural communities is preferred.
Compensation
Salary Range 17 Steps 1-7 $25.65 - $30.63/HR

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 11 Paid Holidays.
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
• Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

• Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
• Marketplace Discounts
• Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

Must be able to travel throughout different county locations. Working conditions would include but not limited to:

• Work environment is mostly within the community with occasional office setting.
• Required interactions with the public and some public presentations.
• Possible exposure to contaminate or infectious materials and samples encountered in a health service area.
• Possible outside exposures when participating in outreach community events.
• This position requires occasional outreach to other community partners and agencies.
• Developing curriculum and materials tailored to different age groups and demographics.
• Leading presentations in schools, community centers, and public forums.
• Collaborating with local organizations and stakeholders to expand outreach.
• Evaluating program effectiveness through surveys and data collection.
• Travel will be mostly in Mohave County but may be required to another part of the state as needed.
• Travel will be mostly within Mohave County with travel to additional outlying county locations as needed, including Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Northern Arizona Strip, and other areas including attending required trainings or meetings, while operating a Mohave County provided vehicle.
• The ability to work outdoors performing moderate labor in varying weather conditions, including strong winds, extreme heat to extreme cold temperatures.
• This position may also include the occasional moderate lifting of 25 - 50lbs.
• This position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking, running, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.

Essential Job Functions

• An employee in this class series is responsible for the direct supervision of assigned professionals and the activities within an assigned area and may be responsible to perform or participate in any or all duties and responsibilities required of the assigned area.
• Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative staff work for an assigned area of the Nutrition and Health Promotion Division of the Health Department.
• This work includes scheduling; maintaining records; responding to requests for information or services; performing related administrative, planning and research activities; and preparing correspondence, reports, statistical information and budget materials.
• Coordinates and presents a variety of workshops designed to educate the public on health, nutrition, chronic disease, tobacco use prevention, opioid overdose prevention, and other issues as may be defined by the grant program and the prevention of illness, disease and injury.
• Provides prevention and intervention counseling services for individuals; refers individuals to appropriate County or outside agency for assistance.
• Coordinates and organizes collaborated community-wide task forces to address and assess local needs as they related to health issues.
• Completes performance evaluations; makes hiring recommendations; recommends disciplinary actions; approves vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel monitors reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides technical assistance and training for assigned subordinates.
• Plans and implements programming as it relates to contract requirements.
• Coordinates with subcontractors to ensure program compliance, accurate reports, and program evaluation.
• Administers and recommends revisions to contracts.
• Monitors contracted staff for compliance to contract requirements.
• Acts as liaison between Nutrition and Health Promotion Division programs, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), and other agencies throughout the county and state.
• Documents, collects and interprets data for reporting to state and federal agencies; liable for accuracy of statistical data in state and federal reporting.
• Interprets program goals while monitoring compliance with state, federal and local policies and procedures, regulations and division rules.
• Identifies funding sources and prepares grant proposals for submission.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; conducts community outreach services to include preparing articles and providing interviews for mass media publication.
• Participates in community task forces/committees and special events.
• Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement.
• Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status of community members.
• Communicate and act in a culturally competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community members, co-workers, and work contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health education or a field directly related to the area to which assigned.
• Three (3) years of experience working with the public in the public health education field.
• Three (3) years of experience as a supervisor.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Public Health and health education techniques and skills. Some assignments may require specialized knowledge specific to the areaofassignmentsuchastobacco use prevention, opioid overdose prevention, chronic disease, nutrition, techniquesandskillsorprevention/education/interventiontechniquesand skills.
• Principles, practices, and services related to public health and the specific area to which assigned (i.e. nutrition, opioid overdose prevention, chronic disease, nutrition, etc.)
• Methods and theory of education, individual and group-process counseling.
• Research, analysis, evaluation and reporting techniques.
• Budgetary and financial procedures, grantsmanship and data processing applications.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Departmental policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Department policies, rules and procedures.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

Skill in:

• Effectively operating and utilizing of a variety of laboratory equipment and other equipment used in a health service area.
• Effectively operating a variety of office equipment to include: computer keyboard; typewriter; fax transmittal; and copiers.

• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

Ability to:

• Develop, plan, implement and evaluate community health education and prevention programs.
• Set priorities, assign, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate work activities and to persuade assigned personnel effectively.
• Understand, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations regarding public education/prevention programs to include departmental procedures and requirements.
• Compile and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Deal with problems which may be controversial or sensitive in nature.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the community, coworkers, supervisors, health professionals and clients.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
• Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person and on a telephone.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, personal computer and peripheral devices.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of this classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Work is subject to varying post or job site assignments and may be subject to call-back or on-call status and irregular schedules to include completion of work assignments on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Work is also subject to traveling and irregular hours in order to perform work assignments.
• Work also includes the occasional moderate lifting of 25 - 50 lbs. and is subject to possible exposure to contaminated or infectious materials and samples encountered in a health service area.
• Some assignments include the presentation and participation in exercise programs.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 9/6/2026 5:00 PM Arizona