Salary : $36,433.00 - $38,255.00 Annually Location : Laurinburg, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 00872 Department: Health Administration Opening Date: 07/31/2025 Closing Date: 8/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Description We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. An employee in this class plans, implements and evaluates innovative educational programs that promote individual, family and community health. Examples of Duties
- Coordinate with staff to implement evidence-based services in the selected Satellite clinic locations as outlined in Agreement Addendum 175 provided by the NC Women, Infant and Community Wellness Branch of the NCDPH.
- Facilitate and coordinate with staff to provide educational classes and materials that incorporate information on reproductive health, LARCs, Safe Sleep Practices, and maternal and infant health.
- Perform follow-up's on missed family planning appointments.
- Develop and administer a participant satisfaction survey to evaluate services and submit an annual satisfaction summary report to DPH.
- Collects data on the number of patients accessing contraceptive services during the satellite clinic, and report on an annual basis to DPH.
- Collaborates with other key agencies to provide education and facilitate events that promote infant mortality reduction, and reduction in unintended pregnancy rates.
- Develops advertisement of services, educational classes and events related to infant mortality reduction, and promotion reproductive health services.
- Submits interim and final program reports per the requirements listed in Agreement Addendum 175.
- Plans, develops and submits budget requests for the Supporting Women's Health program, and monitors budgetary activities.
- Educate pregnant and postpartum participants about the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage, application process for Medicaid , and recertification for Medicaid.
- Educate pregnant and postpartum participants about the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage, application process for Medicaid , and recertification for Medicaid.
- Provide education, specific to newborn care, development, feeding, safety. and the need for well baby care and immunizations.
- Make referrals based on participant need for resources.
- Collaborates with other key agencies to provide education and facilitate events that promote infant mortality reduction, and reduction in unintended pregnancy rates.
- Develops advertisement of prenatal and postpartum services, child health services, educational classes and events related to infant mortality reduction, and promotion reproductive health services.
- Collect data on program participants and service deliverables and report on an annual basis to DPH.
- Participate in all program webinars and meetings as required by DPH.
Other
- Collaborates with various churches, companies, agencies, organizations, health specialists, civic groups, and individuals to achieve health department goals, and any other duties as instructed by the Health Director
Typical Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university and completion of one year of on-the-job training as a public health educator; Valid Driver's License. ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE FOR A TRAINEE APPOINTMENT Graduation from a four-year college or university. Additional Qualifications
- Must successfully complete the NC Community Health Worker course within 9 months of employment.
Supplemental Information Criminal records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate. All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed. Resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Diplomas and degrees must be received from accredited institutions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant. Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs. Health We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $3300 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually. Dental Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage. Voluntary Plans Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability. Life Insurance The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance. Retirement Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%). 401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements. Longevity Pay The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service. 01 Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a major in health education ?
02 Did you graduate from a four year college or university and did you complete one year of on-the-job training as a public health educator ?
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