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Job Description

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 21-1091.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 57,900.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 57,570 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Health Educators”.

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Tasks for “Lactation Consultant”

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
Develop educational materials and programs for community agencies, local government, and state government.
Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work.
Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related Web sites.
Provide guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of health education needs and on development and delivery of health education programs.
Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
Design and administer training programs for new employees and continuing education for existing employees.
Develop and maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.
Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.

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