Health Educator - Clinical Services

Salary : $71,778.73 - $107,668.10 Annually
Location : 555 Cedar St (Juenemann Bldg) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00013
Department: Public Health
Division: Admin
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
Union: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: nonexempt

Basic Function
Come join our team!

Clinical Services: This 1.0 Health Educator position will work as part of Clinic 555's Outreach team. This position will be the Outreach Coordinator, where they assist with coordinating the activities of the team. This position will also conduct sexual health and Harm Reduction outreach activities such as HIV/Hep C/STI testing events, tabling events, sexual education, naloxone trainings, and staffing the syringe service program.
To develop, implement and evaluate community educational programs related to a specialty area of public health; and to perform related duties as assigned.
This position may include sporadic weekend days, and one late day a week.

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Examples of Work Performed

Perform community health assessments and identify areas of need in community health services provision; establish criteria for evaluation of community health promotion programs and activities; prepare reports based on community health assessments and program evaluations for use in addressing community health goals and regarding disease specific interventions.

Develop contacts and partnerships with community agencies and individuals, schools, health care professionals and social service providers in order to conduct health education activities and identify health care problems or needs and appropriate referral process.

Participate as a member or chair of department task forces and committees for strategic planning, service delivery design and other topics; provide leadership and coordination with other health organizations, volunteer health agencies (e.g. American Lung Association, etc.) and other public health departments for the development and implementation of community health promotion projects; work with state agencies to coordinate programs and exchange information.

Prepare and assemble educational materials including web resources, brochures, exhibits, posters, newsletters, slides and other audio-visual materials; develop new or adapt existing materials for use with diverse cultures or communities; translate or arrange for the translation of materials for use with non-English speaking populations.

Develop and conduct training sessions for county staff, for staff members of other public health or service organizations or schools, and for volunteer personnel concerning health programs and facilities, or public health issues; and conduct information sessions on developing multicultural competency skills and culture specific knowledge.

Organize and conduct health education meetings and conferences for community groups and organizations.

Plan and prepare publicity material including news releases, radio and television copy and related art materials for public health education activities; appear on camera or radio to discuss topics related to public health programs or issues.

Compile and maintain health information containing web resources, books, media, slides and other materials; compile and maintain a health information resource file for use by other staff members.

Assist in compiling and preparing statistical and narrative sections of annual reports and other agency publications; provide recommendations regarding department funding of projects.

Receive and respond to inquiries from the general public related to information concerning health services and health educational resources.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in health sciences, education, behavioral sciences or a related field.

Experience: None.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information
Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Health Educator will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" Do not cut and paste resume as a response. Please answer all of the supplemental questions clearly and completely, failure to do so may affect your ability to move forward in the hiring process.

Eligible List:

The names of all applicants who have submitted a completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Health Educator. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Applicants will remain on the list for 30 daysor until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

In addition, you may be subject to one or more of the following:

• Pre-employment Health Screening

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2025 benefits, visit:
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed or currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County? Examples may include a program in partnership with HIRED, Project for Pride in Living (PPL), Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, or an internship (including Right Track Plus), fellowship, limited duration assignment, provisional assignment, temporary opportunity or participating in a work experience like the Young Adult Career Academy, or job shadow experience. Answer No, if none of the above.

• Yes
• No

03

Select the option below that best describes your highest level of education completed, for which you hold a degree or certification.

• High school or GED
• Associates degree
• Bachelor degree
• Master's degree

04

Please list any degrees you have earned or post-secondary program/courses including how many semesters completed. Please include the name of the institution that granted the degree, and the major. If you do not have a degree enter "N/A" in the space below.
05

How many years of full time experience do you have in working in public health education, community organizing or a closely related field?

• No experience
• Less than one year.
• More than one but less than two
• More than two.

06

Please select your experience level in educating individuals or communities on HIV, STI prevention, and sexual health.

• None - I have no experience in educating individuals or communities on HIV, STI prevention, or sexual health.
• Limited - I have assisted with sexual health education (e.g., preparing materials, observing sessions) but have not directly led or facilitated educational efforts on HIV, STI prevention, or sexual health.
• Moderate - I have directly provided education on HIV, STI prevention, or sexual health to individuals or groups, including facilitating discussions, leading workshops, or providing counseling.
• Extensive - I have independently designed, implemented, and evaluated sexual health education programs, including HIV and STI prevention, tailored to diverse populations (e.g., schools, community centers, clinics), and I have actively worked to increase awareness and reduce stigma around these topics.

07

Please list where you gained this experience, include the name of the employer you worked for; your job title; a brief description of your duties; your dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr); and whether it was full-time or part-time. Do not write "see resume" or "see application" If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the space below.
08

Please select your experience level in Harm Reduction

• None - I have no experience with Harm Reduction strategies.
• Limited - I have observed or assisted with Harm Reduction activities (e.g., distributing educational materials, supporting harm reduction programs) but have not directly implemented Harm Reduction strategies.
• Moderate - I have actively participated in Harm Reduction initiatives, such as providing education on safe practices, distributing naloxone, or supporting harm reduction policies and programs.
• Extensive - I have independently designed, implemented, or led Harm Reduction programs, including educating at-risk populations, distributing harm reduction supplies (e.g., clean needles, naloxone), and working to reduce the negative effects of substance use in communities.

09

Please list where you gained this experience, include the name of the employer you worked for; your job title; a brief description of your duties; your dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr); and whether it was full-time or part-time. Do not write "see resume" or "see application" If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the space below.
10

Please select your experience in providing sexual health education.

• None - I have not provided sexual health education.
• Limited - I have assisted with sexual health education (e.g., preparing materials, observing sessions) but have not directly led or facilitated education.
• Moderate - I have directly provided sexual health education to individuals or groups, including topics such as HIV/STI prevention, birth control, sexual consent, and healthy relationships.
• Extensive - I have independently designed, implemented, and evaluated sexual health education programs or workshops for diverse populations (e.g., schools, community centers, clinics). This includes providing in-depth information on sexual health topics and adapting materials to suit the audience.

11

Please list where you gained this experience, include the name of the employer you worked for; your job title; a brief description of your duties; your dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr); and whether it was full-time or part-time. Do not write "see resume" or "see application" If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the space below.
12

Please select your experience with HIV or Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing, including knowledge and implementation of safety protocols.

• None - I have no experience with HIV or STI testing.
• Limited - I have observed or assisted with HIV or STI testing but have not performed the test myself. I am familiar with safety protocols but have not implemented them directly.
• Moderate - I have directly participated in HIV or STI testing (e.g., performing tests under supervision, assisting in counseling), and I have followed safety protocols such as wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring proper disposal of materials, and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Extensive - I have independently conducted HIV or STI testing, provided counseling, ensured adherence to safety protocols, including infection control procedures, proper use of PPE, and accurate documentation of patient information, while also referring clients to necessary resources.

13

Please select your experience level, either personal or professional, working with populations affected by substance use

• None - I have no experience working with populations affected by substance use.
• Limited - I have had limited experience working with populations affected by substance use (e.g., observing or assisting in a support role, providing general education).
• Moderate - I have directly worked with populations affected by substance use, including providing support, education, or interventions related to substance use prevention, recovery, or Harm Reduction.
• Extensive - I have extensive experience working with populations affected by substance use, including providing direct services (e.g., counseling, recovery support), developing programs, and collaborating with organizations that focus on substance use prevention and treatment.
• Lived experience.

14

Provide information about where you gained the experience. Please provide the following information in the space below:The name of the employer you worked for; your job title; dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr); and whether it was full-time or part-time. If it was part-time including the number of hours you worked per week. You can add a brief description of a lived experience if that is your choice.
15

Please select the training you have completed related to sexual, and substance use health education. Select all that apply.

• Human Sexuality Education
• HIV/AIDS and STI Prevention and Education
• Sexual Consent and Healthy Relationships Education
• LGBTQ+ Sexual Health Education
• Sex Trafficking Awareness and Education
• Harm Reduction Strategies
• Addiction and Recovery Education
• Naloxone Training (Opioid Overdose Prevention)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Mental Health/Emotional First Aid
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
• Trauma-Informed Care Training
• Safe Harbor and Victim Advocacy Training
• Cultural Competency Training
• Sexual Health and Substance Use Laws and Advocacy Training
• Program Planning and Evaluation
• Training that is not listed but is relevant

16

Please select your experience working with justice-involved communities, select all that apply.

• Advocacy and Outreach
• Behavioral Health Programs, addiction recovery and trauma-informed care
• Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Education
• Restorative Justice Programs
• Educational Programs and Skill Development for Sexual Health, HIV/STI
• Reentry Planning and Coordination
• Peer Support and Mentorship

17

Please select your experience level with community engagement in sexual health education (e.g., school-based programs, outreach to youth, LGBTQ+ communities, etc.).

• None - I have no experience with community engagement in sexual health education
• Limited - I have observed or assisted with community engagement activities related to sexual health education (e.g., helping with programs, supporting outreach efforts) but have not led these activities.
• Moderate - I have actively participated in or led community engagement efforts related to sexual health education, such as conducting outreach, facilitating programs, or working with specific communities (e.g., youth, LGBTQ+ groups).
• Extensive - I have independently developed, implemented, and evaluated sexual health education programs, including outreach to diverse populations (e.g., schools, LGBTQ+ communities, youth centers), and have formed partnerships with local organizations to promote sexual health education.

18

Provide information about where you gained the experience. Please provide the following information in the space below:The name of the employer you worked for; your job title; dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr); and whether it was full-time or part-time. If it was part-time including the number of hours you worked per week.Do not write "see resume" or "see application"If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the space below.
19

Please select your experience level with community engagement in substance use prevention or education (e.g., substance use awareness campaigns, outreach programs for at-risk populations, or partnerships with local organizations such as schools, recovery centers, or the juvenile justice system):

• None - I have no experience with community engagement in substance use prevention or education.
• Limited - I have observed or assisted with community engagement activities related to substance use prevention (e.g., helping with campaigns, supporting outreach efforts) but have not led these activities
• Moderate - I have actively participated in or led community engagement efforts related to substance use prevention, such as conducting outreach, facilitating awareness campaigns, or working with at-risk populations.
• Extensive - I have independently developed, implemented, and evaluated community engagement programs focused on substance use prevention, including partnerships with local organizations, outreach to at-risk populations, and coordinating large-scale prevention campaigns.

20

Provide information about where you gained the experience. Please provide the following information in the space below:The name of the employer you worked for; your job title; dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr); and whether it was full-time or part-time. If it was part-time including the number of hours you worked per week.Do not write "see resume" or "see application"If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the space below.
21

Do you speak any languages other than English fluently?

• Y
• N

22

If you speak any languages other than English, please list them here. If you do not speak a language other than English write N/A
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