WIC Public Health Educator (Public Health Educator 2) - Limited Duration/Job Rotation (17 months)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Posted
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
04/03/2023
Application Deadline:
04/13/2023
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$4,465 - $6,851
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
WIC Public Health Educator (Public Health Educator 2) - Limited Duration/Job Rotation (17 months)
Job Description:
The
Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon WIC Program
in Portland, OR is recruiting for a limited duration WIC Public Health Educator to provide guidance, technical assistance and review of the nutrition education component of the WIC program. This public health program is designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.
The Oregon Health Authority’s strategic goal is to end all health inequities by 2030.
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership.
Most of this work may be performed remotely at an alternative worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology.
What will you do?
As the WIC Public Health Educator, you will perform the following duties:
As the WIC Public Health Educator, you will perform the following duties:
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Work closely with the education coordinator and provide technical assistance to assure participant education materials meet program standards for readability, literacy, and cultural competency.
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Collaborate with other state staff to develop communications and educational materials for local agencies, clients, or partners.
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Provide leadership to develop program guidelines and processes in the development, review, and selection of educational materials to assure quality, professional materials that support the program mission and needs of the target audience.
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Provide technical assistance and consultation to local agencies in public health education, adult learning theory, training strategies, educational materials development, communications for low literacy audiences, and other policy areas as assigned and upon request.
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Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the state training module component of local agency staff training.
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Collaborate with other state WIC staff to develop module content according to state standards and develop competency models to be used to guide training development for local agency staff.
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Provide expertise in area of eLearning including development of online modules and project management.
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Develop and update training curriculum and materials that may include training modules, lessons, training supervisors’ guide, job aids, activity sheets, training resources
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Ensure modules meet identified writing and graphic standards, formats, and guidelines.
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Oversee pilot testing of training modules including development of the pilot testing process, test questionnaires, review guidelines, and analysis of pilot data.
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Participate in the assessment and identification of training needs for contracted local agency staff and provide training to meet the program needs.
What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer full
medical, vision and dental benefits
with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus
pension and retirement plans
. If you are a skilled public health educator with WIC experience, apply today.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, education, community health or a public health related field AND three years of progressively responsible professional experience in health education, public health, education, or community health;
OR
A master’s degree in health education, public health, education, community health or a public health related field AND one year of health education, public health, education, community health experience.
Requested Skills
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Master’s degree in health education, public health, or community health and experience working in the WIC program or similar public health program is preferred.
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Experience providing public health education to a variety of audiences.
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Experience developing training materials and curriculum based on adult learning theory.
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Experience in public health program design, implementation and evaluation.
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Experience in quality assurance and quality improvement methods, processes, and techniques.
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Experience working as a contributing member of a self-directed team, which includes the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team’s success.
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Experience in cooperative training facilitation.
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Excellent customer service and communication skills necessary to relate to both internal and external customers from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
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Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, and social media.
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Experience with partnership development and community collaboration.
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Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
How to Apply
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Complete the online application
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Complete questionnaire
Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the career worklet.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about this recruitment or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Cyndi Phipps-Roman, Senior Recruiter, at
cynthia.phipps-roman@
oha.oregon.gov or call 503-569-0066. Please be prepared to describe the alternate format needed. TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.
Additional Information
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Please monitor your Workday account to view all communication regarding your application. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
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If you are a veteran, you may receive veteran’s preference.Click herefor more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will be required to provide your documents later in the process.
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We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers currently. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
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If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check.The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
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Please attach only the documents that are related to the position such as cover letter, resume and transcripts. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity
The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values,
click here
.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
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