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Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and organizes health promotion programs for group and community needs.Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.Assesses community needs for health education and health promotion.Obtains health-related data about social and cultural environments, growth and development factors, needs and interests. Employs or develops appropriate data-gathering information. Applies survey techniques to acquire health data. Investigates physical, social, emotional and intellectual factors influencing health behaviors. Infers needs for health education on the basis of obtained data. Determines priority areas of needs for health promotion program development. Submits required program reports and maintains records.Plans and conducts effective health education and health promotion programs for community.Recruits community organizations, resource people and potential participants for support and assistance in program planning. Communicates need for the program to those whose cooperation will be essential. Seeks ideas and opinions of those that will affect or be affected by the program. Develops a logical scope and sequence plan for a health education program. Formulates appropriate and measurable program objectives. Designs educational programs consistent with specified program objectives. Selects strategies best suited to implementation of health promotion programs in a given setting. Formulates a wide range of educational techniques and methods. Determines the availability of information, personnel, time and equipment needed to implement the program for a given audience. Assesses the relevance of existing program objectives to current needs.Evaluates the effectiveness of health education and health promotion programs in the community.Develops plans to assess achievement of program objectives. Establishes a realistic scope of evaluation efforts. Selects appropriate methods for evaluating program effectiveness. Carries out evaluation plans. Facilitates administration of the tests and activities specified in the plan. Analyzes evaluation data. Interprets results of program evaluation. Infers implications from findings for future program planning. Recommends strategies for implementing results of evaluation.Coordinates provision of health education and health promotions resources. Develops a plan for coordinating health promotions services. Formulates modes of collaboration among internal and external entities. Organizes in-service training for community members and other interested personnel. Identifies gaps, overlaps, and duplications in the provision of collaborative health services. Suggests approaches for integrating health education within existing health programs. Develops plans for promoting collaborative efforts among health agencies and organizations with mutual interests.Acts as a resource person in health education and health promotion issues for others internal and external contacts.Accesses principal on-line and other database health information resources. Establishes effective consultative relationships with those requesting assistance in solving health-related problems.Interprets and responds to requests for health information. Employs a wide range of approaches in referring requesters to valid sources of health information. Selects effective educational resource materials for dissemination. Assembles culturally relevant educational materials of value to the health of communities.Communicates health education and health promotion-related needs and concerns.Interprets concepts, purposes and theories of health promotion. Predicts the impact of societal value systems on health education programs. Utilizes a wide range of techniques for communicating health promotion and health education information. Fosters communication between health care providers and consumers. Acts as a liaison between communities and clinics. Other duties may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory responsibility.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTBachelor's degree from 4-year college or university in Public Health, Health Education, Nutrition, Social Work or related field; no substitutions.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTAn additional three (3) years experience is required.COMPUTER SKILLSAn individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. Prefer a Certified Health Education Specialist.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESMust have knowledge of Cherokee customs, language and culture and be familiar with medical terminology. Must also have experience with computer databases, word processing and statistical and graphic design software. Must possess strong organizational, presentation,and public relations skills.OTHER QUALIFICATIONSMust meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.ID: 2019-17324 Closing Date: 09/19/2019 Posting Salary: $16.19 Hourly Childcare/Law Enforcement Position: Yes External Company URL: www.cherokee.org Post End Date: 9/20/2019
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