Oral Health Educator - Augusta, United States - State of Maine

State of Maine

Verified Company

Augusta, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

Public Health Educator III:

Opening Date:

May 6, 2024:

Closing Date:

May 24, 2024:

Job Class Code: 4374

Grade:

Pro/Tech)**
Salary:$47, $64,542.40 / yr.**:

Position Number:

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Location:
This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.**:
Limited Period Position

The Maine CDC's Oral Health Program is seeking an Oral Health Educator to join our team in promoting and improving the oral health of all Maine citizens.

This position will work under the direction of the Program Manager and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating oral health education and outreach initiatives for the public, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations.

In this position, you will work across Maine CDC programs, the department, and outside partners to promote oral health education and evidence-based prevention activities, including screenings and referrals, education, etc.

You will also work with established clinical partners, including primary care providers, to increase awareness and implementation of oral health screenings within healthcare settings as part of COVID 19 response activities for Maine CDC.

Children's oral health has been impacted greatly under the pandemic, with limited access to basic check-ups and treatments.

Core Responsibilities
As a key member of the Rural Health and Primary Care team, your core responsibilities will include:

Develop oral health promotional materials and public health education interventions that improve public health status.
Oversee and develop an online resource library, educational literature, and other educational materials related to oral health, infection control, and Federal CDC guidance on reducing COVID19 exposures.
Engage with state, local partners to assist in the development and implementation of health promotion activities and education to disseminate up to date information related to COVID19 and other oral health related materials.
Work with partners across the department and state to develop workforce trainings to the dental allied health professionals.
Develop programs to collectively work with other health programs that would support the systemic oral health linkages.
Develop and maintain up to date resource manual for nonprofit dental centers within the State of Maine, educational materials on children's oral health care.
Work with the Office of MaineCare Services on oral health related activities such as care coordination, coding, and billing.
Work with Program Manager on budgetary needs, federal grant funding opportunities and contract Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Health Education and two (2) years experience in community or health education program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge of oral health practice and prevention strategies
Knowledge of the capabilities of various computer systems
Ability to manage and oversee multiple programmatic projects and activities simultaneously
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of disseminating health education materials
Knowledge of modern educational theory, principles, and techniques
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people.

The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders.

The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

_ Benefits of working for the State of Maine:_

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

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Work-Life Fit

Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
13 paid holidays,
12 days of sick leave, and
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases wi