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Henderson County Department of Public Health Healthy Living Coordinator (Human Services Planner-II) in Hendersonville, North Carolina
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Healthy Living Coordinator
(Human Services Planner-II)
Description The Henderson County Department of Public Health is accepting applications for one full-time Healthy Living Coordinator (HLC) to join our Community Health Improvement team. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic health education professional who is passionate about helping improve and protect the health of our community. The Healthy Living Coordinator (HLC) will plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions and strategies to improve health outcomes, with a focus on active living, food access, chronic disease prevention, and related social drivers of health. The HLC is a health strategist who will work with local Henderson County partners around health policy, innovation and engagement.
The successful applicant will have experience, including but not limited to:
- participating in coalitions, boards and community partnerships
- public speaking to both small and large groups , including local government
- developing educational materials or media campaigns
- creating reports and explaining complex data
- knowledge of Henderson County community partners and resources
- grant writing, budgeting and administration
- familiarity with the Healthy Communities Grant
- collaboratively planning, implementing, and evaluating group programs/community interventions to prevent and mitigate identified priorities including obesity, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, tobacco use, childhood injuries, elderly injuries and/or substance misuse
**Schedule The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, with one hour for lunch. Work schedule may include non- traditional hours, evening, holiday, or weekend work hours. Additional hours may be required for public health emergencies, preparedness activities, special events or programs, out-of-county training/travel, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Health Director.
Qualifications Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, experienced facilitator, ability to work effectively with people on all educational and professional levels, ability to deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in assessing situations and making decisions, skill in establishing a rapport with departmental staff, community leaders, and the public. General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration with more specific knowledge of the planning process; and of program areas to which assigned. General knowledge in data analysis, utilization, and reporting.
**Required Minimum Training A master's degree in public or human services administration or a human services programmatic field, preferably with course work in human services planning, and one year of experience in human service program planning or administration; or graduation from a four-year college or university, and three years of administrative or consultative experience in a human service program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Credentials: **
- Degree in Public Health, Health Education, or Health Promotion preferred.
- CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) or MCHES certification preferred.
To Apply
Submit a fully completed Henderson County application and college transcripts to Henderson County Health Dept. HR via email at healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov, via fax at 828-697-4709, in person, or via mail to: Henderson County Department of Public Health 1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Suite 100 Hendersonville, NC 28792-5840.