Plans, develops, markets, and delivers public health education instruction to program participants and participates in community organization activities.
This class is intended for use at the entry- to full-performance level.
Assesses the affective and cognitive abilities of learners through the use of oral and/or written techniques. Gathers and organizes assessment data accurately. Analyzes assessment data to identify and/or verify local program priorities. Prepares annual plan for continuing education in consultation with supervisors. Identifies and develops instructional materials consistent with targeted population characteristics. Assures the quality of volunteer performance through monitoring and communicating at a frequency consistent with program standards. Plans the scope and sequence of media activity as part of a public health program. Teaches approved curricula. Uses collaborative group learning to organize communities and develop organizations. Suggests survey items to assess learner cognition, affect, skill, interactions, and specific health behavior.
Knowledge of principles, practices and theories of public health education and promotion. Knowledge of techniques involved in the preparation and presentation of educational visual aids, displays, and exhibits. Ability to design and deliver presentations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to deliver curricula with sensitivity to learner characteristics. Ability to present clear and concise reports.
Some positions require a valid driver's license.
A bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion, or a closely related field such as psychology, biology, sociology, education, or physical education and health education experience.