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Health Education Specialists

SOC 21-1091.00Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers Health Education Specialists working in community, public health, school, and clinical settings who design, deliver, and evaluate health promotion programs for diverse populations across individual, organizational, and systems levels.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Health education materials such as brochures and visual aids — prepare and distribute under supervisor guidance to address targeted public health concerns such as smoking cessation or vaccine awareness.
  2. Community agency contact lists and mailing databases — maintain and update following established protocols to support health education program operations.
  3. Program activity records including presentation counts and persons assisted — document accurately using spreadsheet software under direct oversight.
  4. Health education presentations for school or community audiences — deliver scripted or pre-developed content under mentorship in structured settings.
  5. Public health surveys and needs assessment instruments — assist in administering using approved data collection tools and standardized procedures.
  6. Written health promotion reports and bulletins — draft following departmental templates and editorial guidelines for review by senior staff.
  7. Active listening and social perceptiveness — apply during community interactions to identify participant concerns and relay findings to the supervising specialist.
  8. Presentation software and multimedia educational tools — use to assemble slide decks and instructional materials from existing content libraries.
  9. Cooperative relationships with community organizations — begin establishing by attending joint meetings and following up on assigned correspondence under direction.
  10. Health education program goals and objectives — review and interpret to align daily tasks with broader public health priorities as directed by program leadership.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Health education workshops and training conferences — plan and facilitate with reduced oversight, adapting content to address the specific demographic needs of the target community.
  2. Interagency working relationships with public health organizations and civic groups — develop and sustain through regular communication and collaborative program coordination.
  3. Program databases, telephone networks, and CRM software — manage and query independently to ensure accurate information flow across health education initiatives.
  4. Health needs assessments and community public health surveys — conduct using analytical or scientific software, synthesizing results into actionable program recommendations.
  5. Health promotion materials including reports, visual aids, and web-based content — produce using graphics and web page editing software for distribution across multiple channels.
  6. Activity documentation and program performance data — compile and analyze in spreadsheets to track outputs such as presentations conducted and applications processed.
  7. Health specialists, civic leaders, and community stakeholders — collaborate with routinely to identify service gaps and align program objectives with identified community needs.
  8. Instructional design strategies — apply when developing training curricula for community members and paraprofessional staff, selecting methods appropriate to diverse adult learners.
  9. Network conferencing and multimedia platforms — use to extend health education program reach to remote or underserved populations in hybrid delivery environments.
  10. Time management and workload coordination — exercise across simultaneous program tasks, meeting deadlines for reporting cycles and community event schedules without close supervision.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Comprehensive community health education programs — design, implement, and evaluate autonomously, integrating data from needs assessments to drive evidence-based curriculum decisions.
  2. Cross-sector partnerships with health agencies, government bodies, and nonprofit organizations — build and manage to expand program resources and coordinate population-level health interventions.
  3. Complex public health surveys and epidemiological needs assessments — lead from instrument design through analysis, using scientific software to produce statistically grounded findings.
  4. Non-routine health communication challenges such as disease outbreaks or emerging risk behaviors — address by rapidly developing targeted materials and adapting delivery strategies across media channels.
  5. Professional and technical staff assigned to health education initiatives — supervise day-to-day, providing performance feedback and ensuring implementation fidelity to program objectives.
  6. Medical software and integrated health information systems — apply to link clinical data with community education programming and evaluate health outcome trends across populations.
  7. Critical thinking and systems analysis — employ to diagnose barriers to health equity within communities and recommend multi-level program adjustments to leadership.
  8. High-stakes presentations to public health boards, funding agencies, and legislative audiences — prepare and deliver with persuasive clarity, drawing on robust program evidence and outcome data.
  9. Grant and program reports requiring advanced written comprehension and expression — author independently, synthesizing quantitative metrics with qualitative community impact narratives.
  10. Health education program goals and service availability — assess against community need data and recommend strategic realignment to optimize population health outcomes.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational health education strategy and long-range program vision — define and champion at executive or departmental leadership level, aligning initiatives with public health policy priorities.
  2. Professional development frameworks for health education specialists and support staff — design and institutionalize to build organizational capacity and sustain evidence-based practice standards.
  3. System-wide health needs assessment processes — lead and institutionalize across multiple agencies or jurisdictions, establishing shared methodologies and data governance protocols.
  4. High-level intergovernmental and community coalitions — convene and chair to mobilize collective resources toward addressing complex, persistent public health disparities.
  5. Health education budget allocation and resource planning — oversee at program or division scale, applying judgment and decision-making frameworks to maximize population health impact.
  6. Organizational policies governing health communication, data management, and community engagement — author and champion, ensuring compliance with public safety, ethics, and equity standards.
  7. Emerging technologies including advanced CRM, AI-assisted analytics, and digital media platforms — evaluate and integrate into organizational health education infrastructure to modernize program delivery.
  8. Mentorship and succession planning for mid-career health education professionals — lead through structured coaching relationships, cultivating the next generation of public health practitioners.
  9. Cross-agency performance monitoring and accountability systems — architect to track program-wide outcomes, enabling data-driven continuous quality improvement across the health education portfolio.
  10. Public and legislative persuasion campaigns on priority health issues — lead at regional or national scale, synthesizing epidemiological evidence and community voice to influence policy and funding decisions.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-drafted health education materials — submits basic prompts to an LLM to generate first drafts of bulletins, flyers, and reports on topics such as vaccines and smoking cessation, then reviews output for factual accuracy before distribution Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Database entry assistance — uses AI tools to organize and format contact lists, mailing lists, and program participation records, checking outputs against source documents for correctness Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Workshop content generation — directs an AI assistant to produce structured outlines and slide content for training workshops and community presentations, then refines messaging to match the target audience's health literacy level Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Literature and resource synthesis — delegates searches across public health literature to an AI tool, using summarized outputs to inform program development while verifying claims against primary sources WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Activity documentation — uses AI-assisted templates to draft program reports and record metrics such as presentation counts and persons assisted, reducing manual drafting time substantially Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Audience-tailored communication — orchestrates AI tools to adapt a single health education message into multiple formats and reading levels for different community segments, retaining editorial authority over tone, cultural sensitivity, and accuracy Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Partnership communication drafting — assigns AI to produce initial correspondence and briefing materials for inter-agency collaborations, then edits for relationship context and organizational nuance that the AI cannot supply Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Program evaluation reporting — directs an AI assistant to analyze documented program data and generate draft summary reports, then applies professional judgment to contextualize findings for stakeholders Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. Rapid visual aid production — uses AI image and layout tools to accelerate creation of infographics and visual health communication materials, reviewing each asset against evidence-based guidelines before release Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI workflow integration — designs and standardizes AI-assisted content pipelines across the health education team, specifying prompt conventions and quality-review checkpoints that balance the 23% collaborative augmentation share with the irreducibly human tasks of community engagement and social perceptiveness Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Autonomous task boundary-setting — evaluates AI autonomy levels across the full range of specialist tasks, assigning low-stakes documentation and drafting work to AI-led workflows while preserving human authorship for program strategy, community trust-building, and ethically sensitive messaging Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. AI output quality governance — establishes peer-review protocols for AI-generated health education content, drawing on expertise in learning strategies and active listening to identify where automated drafts misrepresent community needs or perpetuate health misinformation WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 232
Augment share: 23.2%
Time saved: 85.9%
AI autonomy: 2.96
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Writing
Score: 51 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Health education materials — drafts basic reports and bulletins on topics such as smoking cessation and vaccine awareness using plain language for general audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community presentation delivery — delivers scripted health education content to small groups with guidance from senior staff O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Active listening practice — applies structured listening techniques during community interviews to capture health concerns accurately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Program promotion communication — adapts health messaging across written, verbal, and visual formats to reach diverse community segments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Workshop facilitation — conducts training workshops on public health topics, adjusting vocabulary and examples for audience literacy levels O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interagency correspondence — drafts professional communications to partner agencies and civic organizations to coordinate program activities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Health needs assessment reporting — synthesizes survey findings into clear written reports and visual aids distributed to stakeholders and decision-makers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Multi-channel public health campaign — constructs consistent messaging across bulletins, presentations, and digital materials targeting specific behavioral outcomes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-sector briefing — presents community health data and program outcomes to diverse audiences including health specialists, civic groups, and administrators with appropriate technical depth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic communication leadership — designs organization-wide communication frameworks that align health education messaging with public health goals across all program channels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis health communication — develops and delivers rapid-response public health messaging during emergencies, ensuring accuracy and community trust under pressure O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored communication development — coaches junior health educators in audience analysis, plain-language writing, and culturally responsive presentation techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Program task ownership — takes responsibility for assigned components of health education programs, completing deliverables independently within supervisor guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer coordination — organizes small group logistics for community health presentations, ensuring materials and venues are prepared on time O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Staff guidance — provides day-to-day direction to volunteers or support staff involved in health program delivery and data collection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community coalition participation — actively contributes to interagency working groups focused on identifying community health needs and aligning resources O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Initiative in program gaps — identifies unmet community health needs and proposes new educational interventions to supervisors with supporting evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Technical staff supervision — oversees professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, setting clear objectives and monitoring progress toward goals O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Partnership development — builds and sustains cooperative relationships with public health agencies, civic organizations, and community leaders to advance shared health goals O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Program accountability — assumes full responsibility for outcomes of assigned health education programs, including documentation, evaluation, and stakeholder reporting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Health education program leadership — leads multi-disciplinary teams in designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive community health promotion initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational strategy influence — shapes the strategic direction of health education departments by championing evidence-based priorities and mobilizing cross-sector coalitions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Emerging leader development — mentors and formally develops junior health education specialists, building organizational capacity and succession depth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition11 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning gap recognition — identifies personal knowledge deficits in specific public health topics and seeks targeted resources or training to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback reception — actively solicits and reflects on supervisor feedback following community presentations to refine delivery approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Instructional self-monitoring — evaluates own teaching effectiveness during workshops by noting participant engagement and adjusting mid-session strategies accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program planning reflection — reviews past health education program outcomes to identify personal decision-making patterns that influenced results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Learning strategy selection — deliberately chooses study and professional development approaches aligned with the complexity of new public health content areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Needs assessment calibration — reflects on assumptions embedded in health needs assessment design and adjusts methodology to minimize bias in community data collection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Practice evaluation cycle — systematically reviews own program delivery, documentation quality, and stakeholder feedback to set concrete improvement targets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Adaptive expertise application — recognizes when standard health education approaches are insufficient for a population and consciously pivots to alternative frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective practice modeling — demonstrates explicit metacognitive reasoning in team debriefs, teaching staff how to critically examine their own educational assumptions and methods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Knowledge boundary awareness — articulates the limits of current public health evidence to stakeholders and identifies when external expertise is required for program decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cognitive strategy innovation — develops new internal frameworks for processing complex community health data, documenting and sharing these approaches to advance team learning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Health data interpretation — reads and identifies key findings from public health reports and research summaries relevant to assigned program areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption identification — recognizes common assumptions in community health surveys and flags potential gaps to supervisors before data collection begins Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Evidence evaluation — assesses the quality and applicability of health education research when selecting content for programs, workshops, and materials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Root cause analysis — investigates underlying social and behavioral determinants driving specific community health issues before designing targeted interventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Survey instrument critique — analyzes existing health needs assessment tools for logical inconsistencies, response bias, and gaps in population coverage O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program logic assessment — evaluates whether health education program components logically connect stated community needs to intended behavioral and health outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Comparative option analysis — weighs multiple intervention strategies against community context, resource constraints, and evidence base before recommending a program approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Data-driven decision making — interprets quantitative and qualitative program data to determine whether health education activities are producing measurable community impact O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systems-level problem framing — analyzes complex interactions between public health systems, community determinants, and policy environments to identify high-leverage intervention points Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Critical methodology review — evaluates the rigor and equity implications of health needs assessment methodologies used across the organization, recommending design improvements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence synthesis leadership — leads teams in systematically reviewing bodies of public health evidence to establish program priorities and challenge ineffective legacy practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Team participation — contributes assigned tasks within health education program teams, meeting deadlines and communicating progress to colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdepartmental coordination — works with administrative and communications staff to produce and distribute health education materials on schedule O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Community partner engagement — collaborates with health specialists and civic organizations to gather input on community health needs and available services Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional program planning — coordinates with public safety, psychology, and education professionals to develop integrated health promotion programs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Group dynamics navigation — manages differing stakeholder priorities within interagency working groups to maintain productive collaboration toward shared health goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Coalition building — establishes and sustains multi-agency collaborative structures that align organizational resources toward measurable community health objectives O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared program ownership — co-develops health education goals with partner agencies, distributing responsibilities equitably and holding mutual accountability for outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict mediation in partnerships — resolves disagreements between collaborating organizations about program priorities or resource allocation without damaging long-term relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Collaborative infrastructure design — creates formal frameworks for sustained interagency collaboration, including shared data systems, joint evaluation protocols, and governance structures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inclusive collaboration modeling — champions equitable participation of underrepresented community voices in health program planning and decision-making processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-sector alliance leadership — leads complex coalitions spanning public health, education, government, and community organizations to address systemic public health challenges O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Data accuracy commitment — records program activity data, including presentations conducted and persons assisted, honestly and completely without omission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality adherence — handles community member health information with discretion in accordance with privacy standards and organizational policy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cultural respect in practice — engages community members from diverse backgrounds with consistent dignity, avoiding assumptions about health behaviors or literacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical material development — ensures health education materials are evidence-based and free from misleading claims, protecting community trust in public health messaging Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional accountability — acknowledges errors in program documentation or implementation, corrects them transparently, and implements preventive measures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Equity-centered program delivery — consistently designs and implements health education programs that prioritize access and fairness for underserved and vulnerable populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict of interest transparency — identifies and discloses potential conflicts between organizational, funder, and community interests when developing health promotion programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional standards modeling — demonstrates consistent ethical conduct in all stakeholder interactions, setting the behavioral standard for program team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership in public health — establishes and enforces ethical standards for health education practice across the organization, addressing systemic integrity challenges proactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Advocacy integrity — pursues public health policy and resource advocacy with transparent methods and honest representation of community data and needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability culture building — creates organizational norms where honest reporting of program failures is valued and used to drive evidence-based improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Material adaptation — modifies existing health education templates into visually engaging formats tailored to specific community audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program idea generation — contributes novel topic suggestions and activity formats during health education program planning sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Innovative delivery design — develops health education workshop formats that go beyond lectures, incorporating interactive activities to increase participant engagement and retention Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Culturally creative messaging — designs health promotion materials that embed community-specific cultural references, narratives, and imagery to increase resonance and reach O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Problem reframing — reframes persistent community health behavior challenges from new angles to identify intervention approaches not previously attempted Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Campaign concept development — originates comprehensive public health education campaigns with cohesive creative concepts spanning multiple channels and audience touchpoints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Needs assessment innovation — designs novel community health assessment methods that capture data traditional surveys miss, including participatory and observational approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Partnership-driven program invention — creates new health education program models by synthesizing resources and expertise from unlikely cross-sector partners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Health education model innovation — invents replicable health education program frameworks that address community needs in demonstrably more effective ways than established models Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Experimental program incubation — leads pilot programs that test unconventional health promotion strategies, systematically evaluating results and scaling successful innovations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Creative capacity building — develops organizational systems that encourage and reward creative program design among health education staff at all levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Challenge acceptance — volunteers for health education program tasks outside current competence, viewing unfamiliar assignments as learning opportunities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback utilization — incorporates post-presentation feedback from supervisors and participants into revised delivery approaches without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill gap pursuit — proactively seeks training in emerging public health topics, data analysis, or community engagement methods to expand program effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback reframing — treats low program participation or negative community reception as diagnostic information and redesigns approaches based on lessons learned Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer learning engagement — actively learns from colleagues with different public health specializations, integrating new perspectives into personal practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous program improvement — applies iterative evaluation cycles to health education programs, consistently treating each implementation as an opportunity to refine methods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional development planning — creates and pursues structured annual development plans aligned with emerging public health competency standards and community needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Effort-mastery connection — demonstrates persistent effort in building competency in challenging areas such as health data analysis or policy advocacy, tracking progress explicitly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture leadership — creates team environments where experimentation and learning from program failures are normalized and systematically leveraged for improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mastery-driven mentorship — shares personal learning journeys and growth strategies with junior health educators, demonstrating that expert-level practice requires continuous development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Field advancement contribution — engages with professional health education associations and research communities to both contribute knowledge and integrate emerging evidence into practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Audience attention monitoring — maintains present-focused awareness of participant engagement signals during health education presentations, noting when attention shifts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — identifies personal stress responses when managing competing program deadlines and uses basic self-regulation strategies to maintain performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Emotionally attuned facilitation — recognizes emotional dynamics within workshop groups, including resistance or distress related to sensitive health topics, and responds with intentional sensitivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Deliberate communication — pauses to consider cultural and contextual factors before responding to community member questions or concerns, avoiding reactive or dismissive replies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Meeting presence — brings full attentional focus to interagency collaboration meetings, tracking nuanced stakeholder positions and concerns without distraction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Trauma-informed engagement — applies mindful, non-judgmental presence when working with community members affected by health disparities, adverse experiences, or crisis situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional program pacing — structures health education programs with deliberate attention to participant cognitive load, embedding reflective pauses and processing time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Emotional regulation under scrutiny — maintains composed, measured communication when presenting contested public health data to skeptical or politically sensitive audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational mindfulness modeling — cultivates team practices that support sustained attentional presence and emotional regulation across high-demand public health program cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Community empathy leadership — guides program teams in developing deep, non-reactive attunement to community lived experiences, embedding this awareness into program design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. High-stakes composure — demonstrates sustained intentionality and clarity of purpose during public health emergencies or politically charged community health crises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence through access barriers — continues outreach efforts to engage hard-to-reach community populations despite initial non-response or logistical obstacles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — maintains productive functioning when assigned to new public health topic areas with limited prior knowledge or unclear program parameters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Adversity in community work — sustains commitment to health education program goals when facing community skepticism, low engagement, or resource constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained advocacy effort — persists in building cooperative relationships with reluctant partner agencies over extended time periods without discouragement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Workload resilience — maintains documentation quality and program delivery standards during periods of high caseload or concurrent program demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-term program perseverance — sustains consistent implementation of multi-year community health education initiatives despite slow progress toward behavioral outcome targets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Political navigation — continues evidence-based health education advocacy under conditions of organizational resistance, policy opposition, or reduced funding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis program continuity — maintains health education program delivery and community support during public health emergencies, organizational disruptions, or community trauma events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic change persistence — pursues long-term community health equity goals through sustained effort across multiple program cycles despite slow systemic change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous advocacy — publicly champions evidence-based public health positions in politically hostile environments, accepting professional risk in service of community health outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilience culture development — builds organizational resilience in health education teams by developing support structures, shared purpose, and recovery protocols that sustain performance through chronic adversity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.
  2. Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
  3. Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
  4. Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
  5. Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
  6. Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
  7. Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
  8. Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
CIP education codes
09.090551.000151.050451.150451.220151.220751.220951.221051.2212

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