Typical Tasks
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Refer community members to needed health services.
Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Enterprising
Business based Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Speaking
Writing
Service Orientation
Reading Comprehension
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Common Activities
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
