Training Leadership Consulting · 4 months ago
Public Health Educator
Houston, TX 77081
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hrTraining Leadership Consulting is seeking a Public Health Educator to promote health and wellness within the community. The role involves developing and presenting health education programs, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing wellness initiatives to improve health outcomes.
ConsultingE-LearningTraining
Responsibilities
Outline calendar of events targeting health risks for each work shift
Leverage health plans, wellness, and community resources
Ability to conduct presentations on health prevention issues such as: active living, healthy eating, stress reduction, and tobacco cessation
Collects data and performs research to assist in developing, pretesting, and evaluating health-related education techniques and materials
Schedules and presents health education programs/seminars for employee, dependent, and retiree populations
Prepares or assists with preparing health education pamphlets, visual aids or special projects
Assists with the activities of the Employee Wellness Advisory Council (EWAC)
Collaborates with Wellness Ambassadors and other stakeholders to disseminate wellness information
Guide departmental site contacts in the planning, administration and development of wellness programs; key deliverables include creating a culture of wellness, engage high percentage of eligible population, improve health status, drive health risk migration and impact short-term disability, absenteeism and health care costs
Utilize your skill in behavior change methods (such as Motivational Interviewing) to encourage adopting habits conducive to a higher quality of life, emphasizing preventative care
Implement customized strategic wellness plans for city departments including goals and plan of action
Engage program participants in modifying high risk lifestyles or apply behavior change principles to changing and maintaining lifestyle behaviors
Provide reports on participation, activities and results to date
Assist in the planning, design, implementation, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive corporate health promotion programs (including but not limited to: health screenings/health fairs, awareness events and classes, health communications)
Lead special projects and initiatives
Track and report performance measures including events delivered, participation, and outcomes
Provide coverage, as needed, for the City of Houston Wellness Center and assist with day-to-day operations as assigned
Meet the operational expectations and goals of the department executive team
Maintain current licensure in good standing; seek professional development
Communicate proactively and effectively with participants, peers, and supervisors
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Behavioral Science or a related field such as Public Health
Requires a valid Class C Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2)
No experience is required. Directly related professional experience in Public Health, Education or a closely related field may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
Preferred
CHES is preferred and must show proof of certifications and licensure
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Flexible shifts (need to cover any of 3 shifts on occasion). Ability to travel approximately 25% (may include overnight)
Strong background in motivational interviewing and stages of change in relation to behavior modification programming required
Ability and creativity to develop promotional program material
Posses the ability to instruct health education and lead wellness programs
Positive attitude, professional, and self-initiator with excellent written and oral skills
Ability to engage groups
Ability to work with a diverse population
Experience providing 1:1 and small group Health Coaching
Strong conceptual, strategic and visionary skills
Knowledge of ROI outcomes
Awareness of sensitive issues that may arise working within government departments
Coordination and strong organizational and time-management skills
Master's degree preferred—minimum 1-year related experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Great Work Environment
Competitive Compensation
Career Growth Opportunities
Company
Training Leadership Consulting
Training Leadership Consulting specializes in people development, business, and improvement consulting services.
Founded in 2001
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase