NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Health Educator II (Health Start) - Benson/Sierra Vista
Benson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19/hr - $19/hr
1+ years expCochise County is seeking a Health Educator II for their Health Start program. The role involves providing home visiting services to pregnant and postpartum women and families with children up to the age of 2, including education, support, and advocacy through public health programs.
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Responsibilities
Uses established guidelines to evaluate and determine eligibility for the Health Start program
Visits clients in their home
Conducts health and developmental screenings for early identification of developmental delays, physical handicaps, or behavioral health needs and evaluates results
Implements state-approved educational plans
Provides preventive health and safety education
Evaluates individuals and/or families for other health, economic, and social needs
Maintains referral and outreach networks
Conducts marketing and outreach to increase services
Provides referrals of other social programs to enrolled families
Ensures accurate documentation and recordkeeping
Follows and adheres to a state-approved curriculum when delivering home visiting services
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education in public health, health care, medical care, early childhood, special education, elementary education, secondary education, social work, or a related field PLUS one (1) year of related experience OR three (3) years of related experience including public health, health care, medical care, early childhood, special education, elementary education, secondary education, or social work
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance
Working knowledge of health education strategies and evidence-based home visiting practices
Working knowledge of fundamental theories, concepts, and methods of health education
Working knowledge of teaching and counseling methods applicable to health education
Working knowledge of public health programs, functions, and services
Working knowledge of basic health care practices and collection of health information
Working knowledge of culturally responsive and family-centered service delivery
Working knowledge of the principles of child learning and teaching skills
Working knowledge of dynamics of social interaction and behavior
Working skill in communicating health information clearly and effectively to individuals and families
Working skill in building rapport and establishing trusting relations with clients
Working skill in gathering & evaluating data
Working skill in implementing health education programs
Working skill in interpreting and following policies and procedures
Working skill in eliciting information through interviews and collecting client information
Working skill in teaching and counseling techniques
Working skill in demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Working skill in office practices and procedures to include the use of computer programs
Ability to conduct home visits with clients in a respectful, professional, and culturally responsive manner
Ability to perform home visits while maintaining professional boundaries and safety protocols
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, other agencies, and the public
Ability to build rapport quickly with clients and provide support as appropriate
Ability to follow the program policies and procedures manual
Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work well with people of varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Membership in the Arizona State Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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Head Of Marketing
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