Health Educator (Mycotic Diseases) - Hybrid

SUMMARY

Under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement, Heluna Health and the Infectious Diseases Branch (IDB) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are recruiting for a Health Educator to be part of the Mycotic Diseases team.

The Health Educator will work with staff in the CDPH IDB to improve educational outreach for coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), a fungal disease endemic in California which has been increasing dramatically in recent years. The Health Educator’s primary responsibility will be to support the Public Health Medical Officer and other CDPH staff in leading public outreach efforts for Valley fever. Major projects of focus will be to : 1) support a digital storytelling project with participants who have been diagnosed with Valley fever; 2) develop communications plans; and 3) collaborate with the CDPH Occupational Health Branch in creating materials to improve Valley fever outreach and educational efforts among outdoor workers in construction and agriculture. Additional responsibilities will be to assist with outbreak investigations, development of awareness materials, and healthcare provider education and outreach.

Salary : $$74,880 - $86,868 annually depending on experience / qualifications.

This full-time, temporary position is grant funded through 07 / 31 / 2026. If funding is renewed, the position will be extended.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application.

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require an accommodation).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead efforts for a Valley fever digital storytelling project, including contacting patients who have had Valley fever to determine interest in participation; creating an interview guide to conduct the interviews, and coordinating with CDPH communications staff to complete in-person or virtual interviews with participants
• Assist in development and implementation of a communications and outreach plan for outdoor workers including agricultural workers and their employers
• Assist with and develop strategies for Valley fever health education efforts for the public and healthcare providers, including oral presentations, written materials, and educational posters
• Assist in creation of educational materials for outdoor workers, in collaboration with the Occupational Health Branch
• Assist in updates to CDPH Valley fever website content
• Establish and maintain reliable, efficient, and effective methods for communicating with team members, partners, and patients via telephone and email
• Participate in conference calls with partners at CDPH, CDC, California local health departments, and other state and local health departments
• Perform other duties as directed by the DIS Chief
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

KEY

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

This is a hybrid position in Richmond, CA or Sacramento, CA. The work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.