Safe Kids Health Education Hourly (PT)
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Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable healthcare services with special attention to the at-risk population. We work to achieve healthy people in healthy communities by: Preventing epidemics and spread of disease, protecting against environmental hazards, preventing injuries, Promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors, responding to disasters, assisting in community recovery, and Assuring the quality and accessibility of health care. By excelling at our core responsibilities, we will assist our residents in living healthier, longer and more rewarding lives.
Exceptional Benefits Include:
Purpose of the Position: This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. This position will assist individuals to adopt healthy behaviors related to Childhood Injury Prevention. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage childhood injury prevention. In addition, as a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, this position conducts inspections as scheduled for Cobb and Douglas Safe Kids Coalitions and provides educational injury prevention sessions for the public under the direction of the Injury Prevention District Coordinator.
Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to):
a. Obtain within 6 months of hire date and maintain throughout employment
b. Work as a Child Passenger Safety Technician during Child Safety Seat Inspection Station (CSSIS) and serves as lead technician as appropriate to skill level.
c. Consistently adhere to best practices when educating parents/caregivers regarding the use and installation of their child safety seat.
d. Collect donations from participants according to BOH policy. Maintain accurate records of each interaction with clients.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in public health education from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in public health education.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Certification as a Child Passenger Safety Technician.
2. Excellent written and oral communications skills.
3. Knowledge of health care/preventive methods and teaching practices.
4. Bilingual English and Spanish
Work Conditions & Physical Demands:
Regularly lifts up to 25 pounds, may work outside with varying temperatures. Primary office location at the Cobb & Douglas County Health Department. Regular community events and activities requiring off site attendance.
Salary Information: $24/ Hr. | Up to 29 hrs./ week | Part-time No Benefits
Applications Accepted: *THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.
TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.
