Company:
North Slope Borough, AK
Location: Anchorage
Closing Date: 26/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $2,556.99 Biweekly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: TEMP - Health Educator
Department: Health & Social Services
Opening Date: 10/23/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary or Purpose
Promotes public health, health education and wellness on the North Slope. Coordinate with the Health Department programs facilitating community outreach and education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Promote physical and emotional health as a state of well-being and the result of choices made by the community and the individual based on knowledge, behavior and tradition.
Keeps the community and community organizations informed of what services are available through the Health Department.
Coordinate, supplements, and supports the educational activities of Health Department programs to encourage continuity of approach and to eliminate duplication of effort.
Attend Health Department management meetings, workshops and conferences to remain up-to-date on current Department activities and health related issues.
Assist with the coordination of health fairs sponsored by the North Slope Borough Health Department.
Assists with community health related events as assigned.
Develops public service announcements, hosts and coordinates the Health Department radio talk show, develops and distributes posters, pamphlets, health-related presentations and other forms of advertisement.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
Develop and present health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, conferences and school or community presentations.
Researches grant opportunities to obtain funding for health education programs, Health Department programs and other health-related opportunities.
Generate Reports that reflect grant related projects.
Travel to North Slope villages as required.
May be required to work non-traditional hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of North Slope Borough and Health Department organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.
Knowledge of local community resources and various community service programs.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
Associates Degree (business, government, health or other related field); and Two years of work experience in the health field or related work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the probationary period.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
03
Which best describes your level of education?
04
Do you have an Associates Degree (business, government, health or other related field?
05
How many years of health field or related work experience do you have?
06
If you have at least two years of work experience in the health field or related work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
07
Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
08
This position may be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status. Are you able to work a non-standard schedule?
09
If requested by another local entity for the purposes of employment, I hereby authorize the North Slope Borough Human Resources Department to release my name and phone number to said employer.
Required Question
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: TEMP - Health Educator
Department: Health & Social Services
Opening Date: 10/23/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary or Purpose
Promotes public health, health education and wellness on the North Slope. Coordinate with the Health Department programs facilitating community outreach and education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Promote physical and emotional health as a state of well-being and the result of choices made by the community and the individual based on knowledge, behavior and tradition.
Keeps the community and community organizations informed of what services are available through the Health Department.
Coordinate, supplements, and supports the educational activities of Health Department programs to encourage continuity of approach and to eliminate duplication of effort.
Attend Health Department management meetings, workshops and conferences to remain up-to-date on current Department activities and health related issues.
Assist with the coordination of health fairs sponsored by the North Slope Borough Health Department.
Assists with community health related events as assigned.
Develops public service announcements, hosts and coordinates the Health Department radio talk show, develops and distributes posters, pamphlets, health-related presentations and other forms of advertisement.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
Develop and present health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, conferences and school or community presentations.
Researches grant opportunities to obtain funding for health education programs, Health Department programs and other health-related opportunities.
Generate Reports that reflect grant related projects.
Travel to North Slope villages as required.
May be required to work non-traditional hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of North Slope Borough and Health Department organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.
Knowledge of local community resources and various community service programs.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
Associates Degree (business, government, health or other related field); and Two years of work experience in the health field or related work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the probationary period.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
- Yes
- No
03
Which best describes your level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
04
Do you have an Associates Degree (business, government, health or other related field?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of health field or related work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
06
If you have at least two years of work experience in the health field or related work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
07
Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
- Yes
- No
08
This position may be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status. Are you able to work a non-standard schedule?
- Yes
- No
09
If requested by another local entity for the purposes of employment, I hereby authorize the North Slope Borough Human Resources Department to release my name and phone number to said employer.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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