Enclosure I Position Description: Child/Adolescent Health Educator

Position Description
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CHILD/ADOLESCENT HEALTH EDUCATOR

YA-1701-02

Servicing CPAC: KAISERSLAUTERN, GRAFENWOEHR, HEIDELBERG AREA, FRANCONIA AREA, STUTTGART AREA GERMANY, VICENZA ITALY, BENELUX BELGIUM

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Command Code: VARIES

Region: EUROPE

Citation 1: DOD CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MANUAL 1400.25-M, SUBCHAPTER 1920
PD Library PD: NO
COREDOC PD: NO
Classified By: MANAGER WITH DCA
Classified Date: 04/03/2008
FLSA: EXEMPT
Drug Test Required: VARIES
DCIPS PD: NO
Career Program: 00
Financial Disclosure Required: NO
Acquisition Position: NO
Functional Code: 00
Requires Access to Firearms: VARIES
Interdisciplinary: NO
Competitive Area: VARIES
Position Sensitivity: VARIES
Security Access: VARIES
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Career Ladder PD: NO
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Personnel Reliability Position: VARIES
Information Assurance:
Influenza Vaccination: NO
PD Status: VERIFIED


Duties:
INTRODUCTION

This position is located in the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Wellness Europe (USACHPPM-EUR), Landstuhl, Germany, and various positions in USAREUR. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and planning, organizing and implementing comprehensive physical fitness and wellness programs for child and adolescent dependents of military active duty members, reservists, and retirees based on health initiatives to enhance Military Family lifestyles. The elements of the physical fitness and wellness programs are governed by AR 600-63, Army Health Promotion, May 2007, and complement the physical fitness requirements of DoD Directive 1308.1 DoD Physical Fitness, including, but not limited to: muscular strength and endurance, aerobic and anaerobic stamina and endurance, mobility (agility, balance, coordination, flexibility, accuracy, power, speed, and stability), injury prevention, body composition, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. The incumbent plans, implements, and evaluates child/adolescent group and individualized physical fitness programs, maintains accurate, complete, current and confidential records where required, and serves as a resource and consultant for hospital staff and outlying clinic personnel. The incumbent provides a variety of training programs, facilitates specialized health promotion demonstration projects, and conducts consultations to a wide range of customers.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The incumbent provides leadership, continual assessment, planning, implementation, and successful program maintenance for Military Family (Child/Adolescent) Fitness and Wellness in direct support of The Health Promotion Program in their respective Area Support Group (ASG) supporting the Base Support Battalions (BSB), and/or Medical Treatment Facility. The incumbent provides direct supervision of all Fitness Trainers, interns, fellowships and volunteers employed or assigned to the Military Family (Child/Adolescent) Wellness branch of The Health Promotion Program. The objectives of this program are to enhance the quality of life for all child and adolescent dependents of military active duty members, reservists, and retirees, and to encourage lifestyles which improve and protect physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. The incumbent receives instructions, assignments, and objectives from the Chief, Health Educator (PD#: HU278970) who is responsible for coordinating and integrating all health promotion activities, monitoring program progress and advising the ASG/BSB/MTF Commanders on health issues on behalf of the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, USACHPPM-EUR. The incumbent ensures objectives and health promotion priorities for the USACHPPM-EUR Army Health Promotion Program are met and program documents are coordinated for an integrated and standardized effort in USAREUR.

Uses existing hospital and population databases to assess health status and trends of military children and adolescents. Designs, coordinates and implements a military family-centered fitness program and health promotion program designed to support physical wellness development of military children and adolescents based on trends identified through database analysis. Focus on gradual strengthening of functional (mechanically sound, safe) movement interspersed with scaled but progressive addition of high intensity effort to solicit pronounced improvement. Within 20 working days of assignment, the incumbent will research and submit a detailed report reviewing program efficiency and cost effectiveness of available fitness provider channels, and will give their consequential recommendation whether to outsource fitness program management via contract with external civilian agency, or to individually contract (NAF) and hire certified fitness trainers (i.e. in YogaKids, CrossFitKids).

Utilizes AR600-63 as the principle source of guidance for Physical Health Promotion Programs. Targets all child and adolescent members of military families, with particular emphasis on those members in whom specific risks or disparities in participation in, access to, or knowledge about the benefits of physical activity have been identified. The incumbent formulates ability groups with sensitivity toward social support requirements (i.e.: beginner, intermediate, and advanced). Structures fitness programs to insure constantly varying program content within each skill class in order to minimize boredom and repetitiveness of movement and increase enjoyment of skill development. Program offerings must cover a broad spectrum of creative, functional, and social fitness activities designed to cultivate a social environment which specifically emphasizes fitness. Program specialization includes Exercise/Sports Science, and youth/group sports training. Changing needs as youths fitness assessments improve or stagnate, and achieving proper integration of more effective programs for fitness will necessitate constant evolution of scheduled and forecasted program activities. Ensures that fitness program activities stimulate community-wide interest and promote high adherence rates among children of military families.

2. Participates in Process Improvement. Conducts quarterly informal fitness impact assessments, using a standardized assessment provided by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, in order to gauge effectiveness of programs and measure improvements in health behavior. The incumbent is responsible for administering quarterly fitness progress assessments on child and adolescent clients, and for formal submission of assessments up to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports prior to fiscal year close.

Maintains records for all physical fitness training offerings. Ensures that program activities emphasize those activities most appropriate to the interest and insure continual improvements in fitness among the military community. Provides guidance and leadership to the various activities and participants: modifying, adapting, expanding, or otherwise changing plans and procedures of specific programs and activities as installation mission requires. Prepares after-action reports to evaluate effectiveness of various programs offered; instructs classes as needed; and assists in preparing various monthly and annual progress reports that are forwarded to Installation Commanders and Program Directors. Responsible for accurate workload accounting of employees through automated data systems. Uses various computer software programs to manage outcomes, prepare course material, and track program progress.

3. The incumbent will attend Health Promotion Councils organized by the Health Promotion Coordinator in cooperation with the Installation Commander and/or MTF Commander that determine outcome objectives for health promotion and community health programs which will enable comparison with Healthy People 2010 and various other national public health outcome objectives. He/She will also: Identify existing physical fitness programs for children and adolescents; Identify and assess other existing resources; Assess community needs; Develop a comprehensive and aggressive marketing plan of the military family physical fitness program for children in the ASG/BSB/MTF based on existing resources and needs; Use a team approach and actively encourage existing support organizations, such as ACS, CHNs, Counseling Centers, Chaplains, etc., to work together in the decision making process and in service provision (assist when needed with Relay events, Sports elimination tournaments, Fitness Fun, Running/Biking/Swimming Competitions, etc). Plan Physical Fitness and Health Promotion programs for children and adolescents based on the outcome objectives; Provide standardized Physical Fitness and Health Promotion training for children and adolescents; Develop and disseminate information (ie: emphasize personal and social implications of obesity and the health implications of an unfit lifestyle); Support clinical preventive services at the MTF; Provide expertise and input for ASG/BSB/MTF policy; Coordinate with professionals from the area, tactical units, medical treatment facilities and resource personnel in the military and civilian community.

4. The incumbent provides health education to patients and families on injury prevention, body composition, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle through multiple avenues such as seminars, workshops, short courses, informational briefings for the Command, and visits to military and civilian dignitaries and officials concerned with health promotion activities, ensuring the program objectives for the ASG and/or MTF are met. Obtains, selects, adapts, and implements the instructional methods, materials, and techniques that will be most effective in health and fitness instruction and behavior modification.

5. Supervises Certified Fitness Instructors or civilian agency contractors hired in support of children and adolescent clients of the Military Family Fitness Program. Responsible for assigning work, providing technical oversight, developing performance plans, and rating the employees. Interviews candidates, recommends hiring/promotion, and takes disciplinary measures. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees & provides/arranges for development/training.

6. Keeps current with new information by participating in professional meetings, continuing education courses related to certification, and reading current professional journals and literature. Develops and maintains liaison with national groups and governmental agencies in the public, and private sector.

Perform other duties as assigned.

FACTOR 1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of the Army mission, organization and programs CONUS and OCONUS. Knowledge of community resources such as ACS, Social Work, etc. Knowledge of design and conduct of Health Promotion Programs. Familiarity with military regulations, medical institutions, and health promotion/preventive medicine principles. Familiarity and/or experience in gathering and analyzing data. This knowledge requires a combination of formal education, specialized training, and work experience in the area of health promotion. Must obtain national certification in health and fitness or personal training within 12 months of employment. Must have experience providing group or individual fitness training for youth. Must maintain Basic Life Support certification. Ability to teach and counsel groups, families and individuals. Skill to interact with military commanders, civilian and military groups and school officials, in coordinating military family education activities. Knowledge of computers and supporting software (including Microsoft Office and CHCS) in order to plan and implement program tracking and evaluation; demonstrates knowledge of automated data processing and its applications. General knowledge of organization, management and administration; specialized experience in planning and implementing programs directly related to health programs; experience working with a military population to make recommendations concerning the technical design of program components and to assure an integrated line and staff approach with continued upgrading of health promotion programs and activities. Skills in written and verbal communication to convey information to professional staff, ancillary staff, commanders, and senior leaders with wide varieties of backgrounds.

FACTOR 2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Chief, Health Educator (PD#: HU278970) provides administrative direction and technical oversight and assessment of the incumbent's established program objectives and assigned program duties for the ASG and/or MTF. The incumbent works as special staff to the ASG/BSB/MTF Commanders and these objectives are set with the Health Promotion program goals in mind. The incumbent is responsible for planning, carrying out the projects, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, integrating and coordinating the work of others as necessary; and interpreting policy on his/her own initiative in terms of established objectives. Completed work is reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, fulfilment of broad program objectives and goals, and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results. The incumbent is recognized as an authority in health promotion. Results of work are considered to be professionally authoritative, and are normally accepted without significant change. If the work should be reviewed, the review concerns such matters as fulfillment of program objectives, effect of advice and influence on the overall program, or the contribution to the advancement of health promotion.

FACTOR 3. GUIDELINES

Broad and general policy statements for health promotion are provided in Army regulations, such as AR 600-63, USAREUR health promotion policies, USACHPPM policies, and professional publications. As a recognized authority in health promotion, the incumbent uses judgment in locating and selecting the appropriate references and procedures for application to specific cases to their ASG/BSB, and/or MTF and makes adaptations in dealing with problems.

FACTOR 4. COMPLEXITY

The work involves administration of physical fitness programs involving all military family and community-based programs. The incumbent must not only evaluate new approaches and techniques, but also must take into account potential effects on individual military members, families, workplaces, and command readiness. Decisions regarding design, coordination and monitoring of family fitness programs requires considerable planning, with varying degrees of sophistication in methodology. The work covers a range of education skills ranging from needs assessment through program development and teaching. Programs and teaching incorporate critical research findings and current technological advances in medicine, nursing and the healthcare system as a whole. The incumbent considers such factors as time deadlines, availability of resources, equipment and facilities, adherence to research protocol, adherence to contracts, current research literature regarding effective lifestyle modification programs, and available resources in the ASG/BSB/MTF. Duties often require creativity, method refinement and problem solving/troubleshooting, as well as drawing from past experiences.

FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT

The work is vital to achievement of military readiness, recognized, to be of the highest priority by the Army Surgeon General, top military leaders, and Congress. The purpose of this work is to plan for and implement health promotion and education guidance using established criteria designed by CHPPM-EUR Department of Health Promotion and Wellness. The programs at the ASG/BSB/MTF are tailored to meet the specific needs of the area and CHPPM-EUR Headquarters staff will work in close cooperation and partnership with the USAREUR Health Promotion Staff Officer to provide this established criteria. This includes evaluating a variety of problems and conditions in the ASG/BSB and/or MTF, as well as within individual groups, and providing information on effective ways to resolve them. This work preserves and enhances the physical, emotional, and social health and well-being of all children and adolescent military family members who elect to participate in the prevention programs. It also affects the community as a whole, by providing an important resource in support of AR600-63, the Army Health Promotion Program. Recruit the soldier, retain the family!

FACTOR 6. PERSONAL CONTACTS

Personal contacts are generally with, but not limited to, Chief, Health Educator, USACHPPM-EUR Chief, Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, ASG/BSB/MTF Commanders, subject matter experts, health promotion council members IAW in AR 600-63, contact officials in higher headquarters and USAREUR, and any members of the Army staff and students in health related fields.

FACTOR 7. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts generally are made for the purpose of planning, coordinating, partnering, or providing professional expertise on a wide range of military family fitness issues, and for facilitating installation compliance with and support for effective health promotion programs. Contacts require considerable skill and tact in motivating, influencing, and persuading individuals and groups to accept changes in methods, practices, programs, or to adopt new approaches to fitness training and assessments. Contacts frequently require active participation by the incumbent, in a key role on behalf of Army/Air Force senior-level health promotion, in conferences, meetings, and briefings on problems or issues of considerable consequence or importance to those military family fitness goals or programs identified as high priority for the ASG/BSB/MTFs.

FACTOR 8 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work may involve standing or stooping for long periods of time (during classroom instruction), but also lifting and/or carrying weights as an active participant (evaluating) or instructor (demonstrating) of a demanding physical fitness program, ascending/descending stairs, and carrying and transporting items up to 40 lbs between program delivery sites driving a military or personal vehicle.

FACTOR 9. WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is often performed in an office environment, usually at a desk, but also conference rooms and classrooms, and will involve a computer workstation with a CRT. The work covers each BSB within the ASG and each outlying clinic in the area of responsibility of the respective MTF. Local travel is required, but not to exceed 25 percent of the work period. Occasionally, work may be performed in the various spaces of the health facility. There may be limited work in operational settings or industrial areas where there is a potential exposure to dangers from thermal stress, electrical shock, moving parts, and/or machinery, high noise levels, dust and grease, toxic and irritant chemicals, and ionizing/non-ionizing radiation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR US CITIZEN OCCUPANTS ONLY:

1. Position may be designated Emergency Essential (E-E) in support of mobilization and wartime mission. If designated E-E, employee will be required to remain in the overseas position in the event of hostilities or mobilization until relieved by proper authority. E-E employees are required to undergo nuclear-biological and chemical training and to participate in readiness tests, mobilization, alerts, and field training exercises. Employee must pass a medical examination and receive required immunizations for the overseas/deployed location. Prior to appointment to the position, employee will sign a statement agreeing to the E-E condition of employment.
2. Position may require that employee pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
3. Duties of this position may require the employee to obtain and maintain the designated security clearance. If a top secret clearance is required, employee must pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.

This position is classified in accordance with DoD Civilian Personnel Manual 1400.25-M, Subchapter 1920. This position is equivalent to GS grade 11

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