Senior Health Educator

$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly

$50,248 - $75,372 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

The Health Promotion program within Northwest Region of the Public Health Division works with internal and external partners to support population health equity activities. These activities are intended to positively impact the health of communities within the Region. In other words, the Program develops, implements, evaluates, and generally supports health-related activities to support local needs of groups of people - in terms of how they live, grow, and age.

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for supporting the NW Region and its communities within the greater Torrance County area to address health equity issues such as development of health policies and implementation of special projects and / or grants that address health priorities in communities. This may involve direct client health education, group education, community coalition building, group facilitation, contract, outreach, and grant management and / or generally supporting community health councils and public health offices.

How does it get done?

Health Promotion work is concentrated on population health, looking at changes impacting groups of people in communities where they live, work, play and age. Health Promotion strengthens collaborative efforts at the local level to provide health councils and community partners with data, technical assistance and other resources at the request of local communities and the State of New Mexico. This position is responsible to assure coordination of local community health improvement activities with Department of Health by assessing community readiness; raising awareness on identified health issues; including the provision of and interpretation of data; identifying appropriate local partners; including partners in planning and implementation of regional and state initiatives; and facilitating communication between local, region and state entities.

Who are the customers?

Key internal partners include other programs and bureaus within the Region and key external partners include tribal and county health councils, as well as not-for-profits and managed care organizations that support the work of councils and local communities.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor¿s degree in public health or education and two (2) years of experience in a health-related field. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Knowledge and experience with community assessment and planning.

Experience working with tribal communities.

Experience with providing training to individuals and community groups.

Experience with community coalition building and facilitation.

Experience with using or teaching evidence-based interventions to address health problems or influence policies in a community setting.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Education and one (1) year of experience in a health-related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and phone usage.

Extended periods of sitting, standing, some bending, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

Travel, working weekends, and overnight stay may be required to attend meetings, training sessions, and special events.

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Agency Contact Information : Camie Willetto, (505) 263-4584, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.