HTML Preview Health Education Assistant Resume page number 1.
Monterey County 50K19
HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to assist and participate in all phases of the public health education program;
research, prepare and present health educational materials and oral presentations to promote public health
within the community; provides counseling support to clients; and perform other duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is distinguished from the higher professional level of Health Educator class in that the Assistant
does not have full responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating health education activities.
Assistants work under daily guidance from a Health Educator or medical provider. This class may serve as an
entry level for persons wishing to obtain the educational requirements for the Health Educator class.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Nothing in this specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this
job at any time.
1. Assists Health Educators by preparing exhibits, posters and displays for presentation at meetings,
conferences, clinics and public gatherings.
2. Provides and facilitates individual and/or group counseling and/or health education.
3. Conducts community surveys and research to identify health related needs; assess program
effectiveness, and determine ways for improvement of services.
4. Assists Health Educators and medical providers in planning and participating in evaluation of
educational/counseling needs, presenting health education programs and demonstrations.
5. Develops and maintains communications with various community, professional, and government
organizations that provide services to clients and to promote health education programs.
6. Monitors patients’ medical and psychological status and behavior and keeps physicians informed as to
their status.
7. Responds to public inquiries concerning health education activities and functions as a resource of
information and performs referral duties regarding general health services available in the community.
8. Participates in developing and evaluating educational materials, curriculum and sessions.
QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following
knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge and Skills:
Working knowledge of:
1. Basic personal computer usage
Some knowledge of: