Health Education Specialist (00611)

*To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at** **www.statecareers.mt.gov**.* *The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division, in Helena.* In the United States over 75% of total health care costs are due to chronic diseases and 64% of adults in Montana have at least one chronic disease. The Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau works with statewide partners to decrease unhealthy behaviors that lead to chronic disease and injury. Initiatives across the state are streamlined through settings such as school systems, worksites, healthcare systems and communities. This Health Education Specialist will work across multiple chronic disease topics with an emphasis in the Diabetes, Asthma Control, and School Health programs. The Health Education Specialist position develops, implements...