Health Educator 2 - Tobacco Prevention and Education Program - Health and Human Services

Health Educator 2 - Tobacco Prevention and Education Program - Health and Human Services

Salary

$29.54 - $39.58 Hourly

Location

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

518-2026-1

Department

Health and Human Services

Division

HHS - PH - Prevention and Health Promotion

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

06

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Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Are you ready to add some excitement and new challenges to your career in Public Health? Do you possess strong program planning skills to help build a vision? Are you an excellent communicator with a commitment to collaboration who would enjoy using skills and experience to make a difference for the community?

If this sounds like you, come join our team at Marion County Health and Human Services and help create opportunities for the future through Public Health. You will work with a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for residents of our local community. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment working with a diverse group of co-workers and community stakeholders to ensure that:

• A comprehensive work plan is developed to effectively implement evidence-based prevention programming across the life span

• Marion County Health and Human Services is a leader in upstream systems-change to promote health for all

• Marion County Health and Human Services programs are driven by data and assessment of local conditions to better prepare for and respond to current and emerging health concerns

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Participate in the planning, organization and implementation of a health education program for a specific population served by the Health and Human Services Department. This may include providing intervention services, technical support and other professional services to public and private medical communities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of a supervisor who assigns and reviews work for conformance to department policy. May also take direction from a Health Educator 3.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of employees is not a responsibility of positions within this class.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

Community Based Tobacco Prevention

• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, schools, community-based organizations, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, healthcare providers and other community partners engaged in chronic disease and tobacco prevention efforts.
• Collaborate with and provide technical assistance to community partners to promote evidence based upstream tobacco prevention programming and policy development in healthcare settings, businesses, agencies, schools, and other community settings
• Actively participate in CHIP workgroups, local community planning groups, community partner meetings, and one-on-one Stakeholder meetings
• Present accurate, persuasive communications with the public, school representatives, community partners, health agency leaders, and policy makers.
• Work with internal and external partners to ensure programs and services meet the needs of targeted high-risk population as identified by data
• Collect, interpret, analyze, and present local indicator data

General TPEP Activities

• Work with Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) Coordinator to monitor, implement, and report on program activities as outlined in the TPEP and grant workplans
• Assist with local enforcement of Indoor Clean Air Act (ICAA) according to the Intergovernmental Agreement including monitoring and responding to ICAA complaints and performing site visits.
• Participate in State TPEP trainings, meetings, and workgroups
• Provide technical assistance to MCHHS programs to promote integration of TPEP strategies
• Create, Update, and facilitate presentations on relevant subject matter to community members across the lifespan including youth and older adults.

General Prevention Duties

• Become familiar with and utilize prevention data in decision making and recommendations
• Write or edit articles, information, and other printed materials for Prevention Pieces newsletter, social media, and other communication channels.
• Facilitate group discussions to achieve effective participation and consensus.
• Complete evidence-based curriculum facilitator courses and provide trainings as needed to meet community and/or business needs
• Represent Health and Human Services at community and school meetings, and special interest groups.
• Attend and actively engage with monthly Prevention Team meetings and program-specific coordination meetings with colleagues as assigned by Supervisor.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication for professional and lay audiences
• Drive motor vehicle to provide service in the community.
• Complete reports and collect data.
• Provide technical assistance as needed.
• In a public health emergency assists MCHHS Public Information Officer and/or performs other public information related functions.

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

May be required to flex time or work additional hours on weekends or evenings to accommodate business needs.

Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Bachelors degree with specialization in education, public health, health, nursing, sociology, psychology or social sciences; and one year of related experience which may include an internship; OR
• Bachelors degree with a minor in education, public health, health, nursing, sociology, psychology, or social sciences; and one and a half years related experience which may include an internship; OR
• Bachelors degree; and two years experience in education, public health, health, nursing, sociology, psychology, or social sciences; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services.
• Final candidate must provide own transportation and must provide and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance, at a minimum, in the amount required by Oregon Law (ORS Chapter 806).
• It is a Marion County Health Department policy that a criminal history background check be conducted on all new employees.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the objectives, principles, theories, and practices of health education and the organization and functions of public health; basic life sciences, sociology, community and social organization, and of modern educational theory, literature and techniques; strong communication skills.

Ability to practice successful negotiation and persuasion skills; effectively conduct investigations by interviewing, verifying facts, and documenting information; make constructive evaluations of public health education curricula, programs, methods and accomplishments; lift at least 40 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Drives a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; uses depth perception; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; speaks with a clear and audible voice; hears a normal level of speech; sits; stands; climb stairs; moves about the work area; reaches overhead; bends forward; uses hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate objects; operates a keyboard; lifts, pushes, pulls, moves carts and carries up to 40 lbs. for up to 100 yards; on rare occasion may work around dust, smoke, vibration or radiation; may encounter uneven areas when working in community or school visits; will transport projector and laptop in rolling bag and will lift bag into and out of vehicles.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

• Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR

• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

01

To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Please share your understanding of upstream prevention strategies and how they contribute to long-term public health outcomes.

03

Describe how you have built and leveraged partnerships to promote public health initiatives-specifically those addressing substance misuse, including tobacco or nicotine use. Include examples of collaborative impact, if applicable.

04

Please describe in detail any experience with County Tobacco Prevention and Education Programs (TPEP), including coordination with the State TPEP Grant, policy development, administration of ICAA and WEMS, and implementation of evidence-based curricula.

05

Describe your experience working with schools and youth populations. How has this informed your approach to assessing community needs and developing effective, youth-focused prevention programs?

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Employer Marion County

Address PO BOX 14500

Salem, Oregon, 97309

Phone (503) 566-3949

Website https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx