Cumberland County, NC
Public Health Educator I
Cumberland County, NC, Spring Lake, North Carolina, United States, 28390
Salary:
$48,277.97 - $62,761.36 Annually Location :
103 Laketree Blvd. Spring Lake, NC Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202502751 Department:
Public Health Department Division:
Administration Opening Date:
10/17/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Salary Grade:
108
Position Overview
* This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*
**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) have received funding to implement an initiative which focuses on primary prevention by utilizing a whole person/family approach and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). The initiative includes multi-disciplinary Case Management and Care Coordination teams responsive to community referrals to provide care coordination and case management services to address social determinants of health, address social needs, improve health behaviors and health outcomes, improve health equity, and reduce health disparities, reduce preventable hospital stays, and prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect.
The Public Health Educator I is an in-home and community-based position. This position will provide evidence-based education to CCDPH patients and DSS clients and follow up with patients after health care visits to assure understanding. This position will cover health and wellness topics such as physical activity and nutrition education, sexual health, chronic disease prevention, tobacco use, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), safe sleep, and fall prevention education. The position will work with individuals and families to address health disparities and advance health equity among historically marginalized and other priority populations. Examples of Duties Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Serve on a multi-disciplinary Case Management and Care Coordination Team with Nutritionist, Social Workers, Public Health Nurse, and an Income Maintenance Case Worker to provide case management and care coordination services in-person (in home and office), by telephone or virtually. Plan and/or prepare presentations with fidelity to curriculum or model or health education program topics. Work with individuals and families to identify educational needs, initiate community problem-solving, design, recommend and implement health education and prevention strategies. Recruit and retain participants for prevention and health promotion programs using both CCDPH and DSS programs and other community partners for resources to recruit and retain participants. Conduct health education programs for community partners. Organize and coordinate training materials as appropriate. Support other health education programs by promoting health education as an agency priority, integrating it with other programs and promoting and cooperation and feedback. Establish relationships, communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing and strengthen existing relationships between the health department and the general public, and other health serving community organizations throughout Cumberland County. Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university and completion of one year of on-the-job training as a public health educator.
Management Preferences :
Master's degree in Public Health, Education, or Health and Human Services. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Bilingual
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of assigned area of responsibility, the principles and practices of public health, community assessment, program development/planning/evaluation, and the methods and techniques of disseminating health information the public. Experience and comfort implementing comprehensive, evidence-based health promotion topics including nutrition, chronic diseases, maternal and child health, unwanted pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention, health promotion and other health topics. Experience engaging and working with diverse populations. Experience in tailoring health education programs to target populations' needs. Strong communication skills. Must write and speak effectively and ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Strong presentation, training and facilitation skills. Ability to work effectively with people of all educational levels and to maintain effective working relationships with department of social services, local health departments, community agencies, and the public. Proven problem-solving skills. Knowledge of how to locate community resources and access services. General knowledge of the functions of community health agencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, and the general public. Ability to coordinate program activities and to develop work schedules. Ability to actively support diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within state job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies. Being self-motivated to learn and have the ability to work in an independent role.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
For more information, please Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees 01
Do you possess a degree in Health Education, Community Health or Health Promotion?
Yes No
02
Do you have at least one year of on-the-job experience as a public health educator?
Yes No
03
Do you possess a CHES certification?
Yes No
04
Have you had previous experience working on a Community Health Assessment (CHA) or State of the County Health (SOTCH) report? *All related experience must be reflected on application.
Yes No
05
What is your experience in implementing health education programs and strategies? *All related experience must be reflected on application.
0-1 year of experience 2-4 years of experience 5+ years of experience
06
You will be required to use and maintain a personal vehicle to perform the duties associated with this job. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
Yes No
07
Have you uploaded your transcripts indicating the date in which a degree was awarded, as well as any relevant licensure or certification? (Attaching the supporting documents will help expedite the review process)
Yes No
08
Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.
Yes No
Required Question
$48,277.97 - $62,761.36 Annually Location :
103 Laketree Blvd. Spring Lake, NC Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202502751 Department:
Public Health Department Division:
Administration Opening Date:
10/17/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Salary Grade:
108
Position Overview
* This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*
**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) have received funding to implement an initiative which focuses on primary prevention by utilizing a whole person/family approach and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). The initiative includes multi-disciplinary Case Management and Care Coordination teams responsive to community referrals to provide care coordination and case management services to address social determinants of health, address social needs, improve health behaviors and health outcomes, improve health equity, and reduce health disparities, reduce preventable hospital stays, and prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect.
The Public Health Educator I is an in-home and community-based position. This position will provide evidence-based education to CCDPH patients and DSS clients and follow up with patients after health care visits to assure understanding. This position will cover health and wellness topics such as physical activity and nutrition education, sexual health, chronic disease prevention, tobacco use, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), safe sleep, and fall prevention education. The position will work with individuals and families to address health disparities and advance health equity among historically marginalized and other priority populations. Examples of Duties Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Serve on a multi-disciplinary Case Management and Care Coordination Team with Nutritionist, Social Workers, Public Health Nurse, and an Income Maintenance Case Worker to provide case management and care coordination services in-person (in home and office), by telephone or virtually. Plan and/or prepare presentations with fidelity to curriculum or model or health education program topics. Work with individuals and families to identify educational needs, initiate community problem-solving, design, recommend and implement health education and prevention strategies. Recruit and retain participants for prevention and health promotion programs using both CCDPH and DSS programs and other community partners for resources to recruit and retain participants. Conduct health education programs for community partners. Organize and coordinate training materials as appropriate. Support other health education programs by promoting health education as an agency priority, integrating it with other programs and promoting and cooperation and feedback. Establish relationships, communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing and strengthen existing relationships between the health department and the general public, and other health serving community organizations throughout Cumberland County. Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university and completion of one year of on-the-job training as a public health educator.
Management Preferences :
Master's degree in Public Health, Education, or Health and Human Services. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Bilingual
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of assigned area of responsibility, the principles and practices of public health, community assessment, program development/planning/evaluation, and the methods and techniques of disseminating health information the public. Experience and comfort implementing comprehensive, evidence-based health promotion topics including nutrition, chronic diseases, maternal and child health, unwanted pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention, health promotion and other health topics. Experience engaging and working with diverse populations. Experience in tailoring health education programs to target populations' needs. Strong communication skills. Must write and speak effectively and ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Strong presentation, training and facilitation skills. Ability to work effectively with people of all educational levels and to maintain effective working relationships with department of social services, local health departments, community agencies, and the public. Proven problem-solving skills. Knowledge of how to locate community resources and access services. General knowledge of the functions of community health agencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, and the general public. Ability to coordinate program activities and to develop work schedules. Ability to actively support diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within state job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies. Being self-motivated to learn and have the ability to work in an independent role.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
For more information, please Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees 01
Do you possess a degree in Health Education, Community Health or Health Promotion?
Yes No
02
Do you have at least one year of on-the-job experience as a public health educator?
Yes No
03
Do you possess a CHES certification?
Yes No
04
Have you had previous experience working on a Community Health Assessment (CHA) or State of the County Health (SOTCH) report? *All related experience must be reflected on application.
Yes No
05
What is your experience in implementing health education programs and strategies? *All related experience must be reflected on application.
0-1 year of experience 2-4 years of experience 5+ years of experience
06
You will be required to use and maintain a personal vehicle to perform the duties associated with this job. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
Yes No
07
Have you uploaded your transcripts indicating the date in which a degree was awarded, as well as any relevant licensure or certification? (Attaching the supporting documents will help expedite the review process)
Yes No
08
Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.
Yes No
Required Question