Job Specification
SENIOR FIELD REPRESENTATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION
DEFINITION:
Under direction conducts the field and office work involved to carry
out specific projects in one or more health education programs;
takes the lead over one or more Field Representatives and/or
other professional or technical staff; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Plans and organizes health education aspects of a specified
health project.
Identifies community resources and leaders for a specific
problem, program, or geographic area.
Evaluates the support and cooperation of local individuals and groups.
Conducts field trips, studies and surveys in support of program
activities.
Visits, consults, and provides technical assistance and guidance
to individuals and groups involved in health education activities.
Identifies health information needs for specific areas; assists in
the planning, preparation, distribution, and evaluation of related
health education materials.
Provides and discusses health information.
Provides guidance and instruction to Field Representatives
and other professional or technical staff.
Oversees activities of volunteers and community aides.
Develops health education activities.
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships
with those interested in or involved in the work of the program.
Collects, reviews and prepares materials for health education
activities.
Prepares reports and correspondence for health education activities.
Maintains records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Community Education,
Nursing, Public Health or related fields.
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of diversified health education programs in a local health
department or state or local health agency.
LICENSE
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principles of public health.
Knowledge of current public health issues and the types of services
needed to address them.
Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
Knowledge of the methods used to conduct studies and surveys.
Ability to plan and organize specific aspects of an assigned health
project.
Ability to provide guidance and instruction other professional and
technical staff.
Ability to oversee the activities of volunteers and aides.
Ability to conduct field trips, surveys, and studies.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
with those interested or involved in the work of the program.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 04468 | | L | C | | N/A | 24 | | - | This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
1/08/2009 |
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