Health Education and Promotion Professional II (Globe, AZ)

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Coordinates, develops, and/or facilitates local trainings, workshops, meetings, or conferences for early care and education staff and stakeholders; and develops, compiles, and distributes communications and promotional literature. This includes providing assessments for providers.
• Document activities in on-line data management system and assist with preparation of reports and program records for management or outside agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with local community partners on local health and safety concerns by attending meeting and events in the community; provide community presentations; and serve as a community resource to other local stakeholders serving early care and education programs.
• Participate in or attend Child Care Health Consultation and/or Quality First continuing education events or statewide meetings;  participate in collaboration meetings, First Things First regional council meetings if requested by the regional council, and other events as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of adult education practices (informal).
• Knowledge of health topics and/or early care settings.
• Knowledge of Pinal County and surrounding areas.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must be able to work some weekends and weeknights as needed.
• A valid driver’s license at time of start date, as local travel will be required. May be required to travel statewide for trainings and statewide meetings.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

• Experience providing expert guidance and technical assistance to childcare providers on a wide range of health and safety topics.
• Proven experience in collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating research based information to appropriate audience. Experience in childcare settings.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based reporting systems.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in health related field.
• Be a pediatrician, pediatric nurse practitioner, pediatric or community health nurse, or a health professional with expertise in mental health, nutrition, health educations, oral health, and /or emergency management.