Position Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, or related field
• 2+ years professional experience in health education, wellness promotion, or similar role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs
• Experience developing and delivering presentations
• Experience with program evaluation and data analysis

Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only)

• Coordinating with other staff members to provide patients with an array of services, such as physical therapy or occupational therapy
• Teaching patients about health topics such as nutrition, stress management, exercise, and disease prevention
• Learning about the needs of patients in order to provide appropriate care and service
• Preparing reports on patient progress and contacting health care providers when necessary
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
• Referring patients to other medical professionals when appropriate
• Scheduling appointments for patients with various physicians and specialists
• Explaining procedures and answering questions about tests and treatments
• Developing and implementing health education programs for individuals or groups of people
• Develop and implement health and wellness programs that promote healthy lifestyles and meet the needs of a diverse population
• Conduct needs assessments to determine program goals and objectives, and develop evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of program operations, including staffing, budgeting, marketing, and scheduling
• Collaborate with other departments, agencies, and organizations to coordinate services and maximize resources
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as funders, community leaders, and participants
• Write proposals and grant applications to secure funding for program initiatives
• Recruit, train, and supervise program staff and volunteers
• Promote programs through public relations and marketing efforts, and represent the organization at community events
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence related to program activities
• Stay up-to-date on trends in the health and wellness industry, and attend professional development workshops and conferences as needed
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, such as updating records, ordering supplies, and processing invoices 

 

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: N/A

 

Working Environment

Standard jail facility and office environment. Incumbent may be involved in sitting and walking at will, walking/standing and/or sitting for long periods, lifting/ carrying heavy objects, crouching/kneeling, bending at the waist, close and far vision, reaching, handling/ grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the hazards associated with jail operations, such as potentially violent individuals and communicable disease. No prolonged extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments.  

	NEVER	OCCASIONALLY (0 - 30%)	FREQUENTLY (31 - 60%)	CONTINUOUSLY (61 - 100%)
LIFTING OR CARRYING
1 - 10 LBS		X
11 - 20 LBS		X
21 - 40 LBS		X
41 - 60 LBS		X
61 OR MORE LBS		X
PUSHING OR PULLING
1 - 40 LBS		X
41 - 60 LBS		X
61 OR MORE LBS		X
BENDING OR STOOPING		X
REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL		X
DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES		X
WORKING WITH MACHINERY		X
CLIMBING		X
WALKING			X
STANDING			X
SITTING			X
WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES		X

Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AA

 

Contact

To apply, please fill out the online application form.