Health Educator I

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Health Educator I

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is a dedicated advocate for comprehensive sexual health education and women's care services, committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and informed community.

We are seeking a full-time Health Educator 1 to assist with the delivery of comprehensive sexual health education programming for youth and to work to assure accessibility, availability, and quality of preventive and primary care for adolescents ages 11-21 in Champaign County.

Responsibilities :

Illinois Tobacco Free Communities

• Implement tobacco prevention education curriculum to local Champaign County schools
• Provide information to schools related to updating their tobacco policies
• Engage with the tobacco prevention coalition and the community to initiate policies focused on restricting menthol and flavored tobacco products
• Function in a support role for additional tobacco related grant activities

Adolescent Health Program :

• Collaborate with local school-based educators, nurses, coaches, parents and organizations to enhance and support adolescent health
• Stay current on relevant research, guidelines, and trends related to improving adolescent access to health services
• Building community networks, relationships, and awareness through education outreach
• Developing and creating social media content to promote and build awareness of adolescent health needs

Comprehensive Sexual Health Education

• Facilitate engaging, evidence-based sexual health education programs tailored to youth, including students, community groups, and healthcare professionals.
• Develop and deliver age-appropriate, culturally sensitive curricula covering topics such as sexual anatomy, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), consent, and healthy relationships.
• Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and healthcare providers to promote sexual health education, focusing on youth.

Excellent communication and organizational skills, interest in working with youth, and ability to facilitate programming are essential.

Candidates who are fluent in Spanish are highly desirable. CUPHD offers qualified employees who are fluent in other languages a language stipend.

Requirements and Qualifications

Option 1 :

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree (Community health, education, gender & women's studies, social work, etc preferred)

Option 2 :

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or associate's degree
• AND two years program facilitation experience

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes :

• health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee's first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

This is a full-time position, with a starting annual salary of $46,245 for a 40-hour week. After one year of training, the selected candidate may be considered for a flexible or part-time remote work schedule.

To apply, go to : https : / / secure4.saashr.com / ta / 6173898.careers?CareersSearch . Applicants may also come in to apply online at?

CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.

Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, transgender, and non-binary people to apply.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodations to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at laragon@c-uphd.

org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.?

CUPHD highly recommends all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza (seasonally).

The recruitment will remain open until filled however, it will not close prior to October 19, 2024. This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.

Posted October 8, 2024