Health Education Assistant II - Injury Prevention

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is looking for a Health Education Assistant II to join their Injury Prevention program within Behavioral Health, based in Riverside.

The incumbent in this role will assist with county-wide youth and community presentations, support program oversight and evaluation, and prepare educational and promotional materials.

Additionally, the incumbent will have experience working with school-aged children and youth on health-focused programs.

Preferred qualifications include certifications as a Child Passenger Safety Technician, Safe Talk, and Assist.

The Health Education Assistant II will be responsible for effectively communicating with various schools and community partners.

This role involves building coalitions and partnerships with communities, schools, and organizations to promote the implementation of Injury Prevention and Child Passenger Safety programs.

The incumbent should also be capable of developing a curriculum for school-aged children and community-based initiatives.

The Injury Prevention division desires candidates who have experience with coordinating a variety of events and educational workshops.
Under general supervision, assists and participates in all phases of community and/or patient health and nutrition education programs, including planning and evaluation; and performs other related duties as required.

The Health Education Assistant II assists in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs within major functional areas of the Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health or Office on Aging.

This class differs from the Health Education Assistant I in that the latter is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive training in the principles, methods, and techniques of community health and nutrition education including program planning and evaluation.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Determine community health and/or patient education needs and participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of required programs.

• Assist in developing and maintaining coalitions, advisory councils and other partnerships by identifying and contacting community resources and leaders to gain their cooperation and encourage participation in assessing community health needs, implementing community educational efforts, and promoting positive health practices.

• Assist in the planning of, and participate in, workshops, seminars, and discussion groups to promote health and health education programs; assist in the orientation of departmental and other County department staff participating in health education programs in the areas of program objectives and methods.

• Organize and conduct educational sessions on various health and nutrition topics, including the objectives and services of the Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health, Office on Aging, or Riverside County Regional Medical Center for scho...