ASSISTANT HEALTH EDUCATOR 

DEFINITION

Under direction of the Health Educator, assists in assessing individual and 
community health needs; plans, implements and evaluates effective health 
education programs; coordinates health education services; serves as a resource 
person in health education, and communicates health and health education needs, 
concerns and resources; does related work as required.

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:

Assists in the development of a health education program to address community 
health needs including drug and alcohol abuse control, smoking prevention and 
cessation, nutrition, injury control, physical fitness, exercise and other preventive 
health activities.

Identifies target populations and assesses health education needs based on 
information from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, 
community health organizations, and other relevant health related data.

Prepares health education program plans.

Involves local community leaders in the planning, implementation, and maintenance 
of health education services and programs; collaborates with other agencies, and 
consults with subject matter specialists in the planning, implementation, and 
maintenance process.

Applies appropriate health education interventions to provide for the effective 
implementation of health education programs.

Provides consultation and training to agency staff in the application of health 
education techniques.

Participates in the evaluation of health education objectives. 

Provides guidance to the local health officer to plan, organize, and develop a 
program of health education for the community.

Provides guidance to various civic, fraternal, health, and volunteer organizations 
to organize and develop study programs in public health problems.

Provides guidance and consultation to community organizations to develop 
and improve their health education activities.

Assists individuals and groups to develop good personal health practices.

Visits and speaks before members of health, civic, and welfare organizations. 

Creates and stimulates a public awareness of public health needs.

Participates in the preparation of press releases and written materials regarding 
the programs and functions of local clinics and the health department.

Assists in the coordination of health education activities of various community 
organizations.

Assists hospital, clinic, and health department staff to present health information 
to patients and other individuals.

Participates in the identification of community health education needs, interests 
and practices. 

Provides advice to instructional and other school staff in the planning, development, 
and presentation of  health education programs for students.

Assists in the evaluation of community health resources and health 
education programs.

Prepares reports and correspondence.

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 with a Bachelor's degree in Health 
Education, Public Health, Nursing or a related Health Education field.  

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience assessing community health education needs and, 
in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of diversified health 
education programs.

NOTE:  A Master's degree in one of the areas listed above may be substituted 
for one (1) year of experience. 

NOTE REGARDING PROMOTIONS:

The next higher level position, Health Educator, requires possession of a certification 
as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), issued by the National 
Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.  Applicants who wish to be 
considered for this higher position MUST possess this certification.  Applicants who 
possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and possess a license as a professional 
nurse in the State of New Jersey, are considered to have met the certification 
requirement. 

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 
the essential duties of the position. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of health education techniques and practices.

Knowledge of the methods used to develop health education programs.

Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze health data. 

Knowledge of the methods used to analyze and evaluate community health needs 
and resources.

Knowledge of the principals of disease control, epidemiology, and environmental 
health.

Ability to plan, organize, and develop a community health education program.

Ability to provide guidance and advice on health education issues and matters.

Ability to assess community health needs and resources.

Ability to identify community health education needs. 

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those 
interested in or involved in the work of the program. 

Ability to gather, analyze and interpret health data.

Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.

Ability to establish and maintain records and files.

Ability to evaluate health education programs.

Ability 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 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 after reasonable accommodation 
is made to their known limitations.  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
04393
L
C
  
N/A
23
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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.

 1/01/1990