General Description of Responsibilities: Primary duty is focused on Montcalm Substance Use Disorder Prevention.
As a Health Educator I, the Employee will plan and implement community health education programs. This includes the preparation and dissemination of public health information to the general public and other community partners through various methods. The Employee will organize and lead community health activities. Work will involve coordinating specific projects in the district, within the agency policies, procedures, and program guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in health education, education communications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Public health background preferred.
- Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license, own transportation and ability to travel as required.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and objectives of public health education.
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations in various methods.
- Skills in planning, assessing and evaluating programs.
- Knowledge of communicating through social media forums.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of the core functions and essential services of public health.
- Collaborates with community partners to promote the health of the population.
Competitive benefit package includes 14 paid holidays, sick and vacation leave after 30 days, and defined benefit retirement plan just to name a few.
It is asked that qualified applicants submit a cover letter and resume along with a completed employment application that may be downloaded from our Agency website at www.mmdhd.org under – About MMDHD/Careers when applying. Deadline is by 4:30 pm on June 30, 2026.
An Equal Opportunity Employer - We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
