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Health Educator

Union County Health Department (Ohio) · Marysville, OH

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Full-Time, Classified, Hourly, Non-Exempt. 37.50 hours per week, Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. The pay range for this position is $24.25 – $29.10 per hour, based on experience. Funding for this position is provided by the Ohio Department of Health Harm Reduction Expansion Grant.Serve as the Drug Overdose Prevention Coordinator for Union County. Plan and develop population and evidence-based interventions to prevent drug overdoses for County residents. Design the program's composition and any public health promotion related to the program. Coordinate and evaluate the program to ensure compliance with standards and recommend changes to services, materials, and/or operations. Develop promotional materials and messages for projects, events, and campaigns. Research effective, evidence-based projects. Write, assess, and manage grant(s) to provide population-based education or evidence-based interventions. Conduct financial and programmatic tracking and reporting, communicate with all funding sources, complete all necessary documentation, and oversee/monitor all related projects/activities. Coordinate regional efforts for the two existing grants. Research new funding opportunities; submit proposals; collect and analyze local, state, and national data; and obtain other supporting documentation as needed. Serve as a resource to the community and other organizations/agencies. Participate in or convene community committees; such as the Union County Drug Overdose Prevention and Overdose and Suicide Fatality Review Committee. Work events and special projects and develop materials/presentations upon request. Prepare reports, correspondence, newsletters, media, and other educational materials for the public. Answer general public health-related inquiries and maintain regular contact with partners in related fields; such as law enforcement, EMS, hospital staff, mental health providers, correctional facility staff and clients, social services agencies, etc.Must be detail-oriented, organized, possess strong oral and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and strong customer service skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Education, Science, or a related health field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience is required. Experience with Microsoft Office is essential. A valid Ohio Driver’s License, valid auto liability insurance, the ability to maintain auto liability insurance, and the ability to maintain insurability under the agency’s vehicle insurance policy necessary. Must be able to occasionally lift, push, and carry objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Experience working with GMIS 2.0 software is beneficial.Preference will be given to internal applicants who apply on or before October 23, 2026. Resumes will be accepted through October 30, 2026.