Overview
Closing Date: 10/8/2025
Submit Application to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/5078324/health-education-specialist
Why Join Contra Costa Health?
The Contra Costa Health Department is offering excellent career opportunities for qualified individuals interested in the Health Education Specialist position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program located in Concord, CA.
Health Education Specialists assist with implementation of educational and health promotion activities for the department; assumes responsibility for educational aspects of assigned department programs; and performs related work as required. Lived experience is considered to be an asset to this position and bilingual candidates are highly sought after.
The Black Infant Health (BIH) program works to improve Black infant and maternal health in Contra Costa County and to decrease disparities for Black women and infants. Anti-Black Racism, as well as social and economic stressors, play a major role in poor birth outcomes. BIH implements an intensive intervention. Group sessions are complemented with client-centered life planning, goal setting and referrals to services for participants and their families. This combination supports women in developing life skills, learn strategies to reduce stress and build social support. BIH participants attend weekly group sessions, 10 prenatal and 10 postpartum.
We are looking for someone who:
Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Has excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work in a team environment
Can adapt to varied and changing priorities
Can use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
What you will typically be responsible for:
Advising staff on health education and preventative principles and techniques
Maintaining and distributing health education material to staff and the general public
Evaluating and reporting on health education services and educational programs
Assisting in directing and coordinating training activities
Assisting admin and supervisors in planning, conducting and evaluating the health education and health prevention aspects of departmental programs
Assessing community health needs
A few reasons you might love this job:
You will be part of a high value team environment.
You will be part of a culture that encourages growth and innovation.
You will work in an engaging and fast paced environment.
We are focused on our common mission and goals to serve our community.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
You may work under pressure and need to deliver assignments in tight timeframes.
You must adapt to ever-changing technology.
You will face multiple deadlines, multi-tasking, and time management.
Competencies Required:
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risk
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of the work content, work steps, and final work products
Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work, Health Education, Education, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience which included direct responsibility for performing health promotion, health prevention, or community health education work.
Substitution for Education: Four (4) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience equivalent to the Community Health Worker II in Contra Costa County and 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework with at least 12 semester and 18 quarter units in health related coursework may be substituted for the required Bachelor’s Degree.
Selection Process
Submit Application to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/5078324/health-education-specialist
