About 20 people have applied for the vacant community health educator position with the Shawano County Health Department.
The position was officially posted by Shawano County on Feb. 2 with a Feb. 27 application deadline.
“We are in process of reviewing applications, and in two weeks, at the latest, we hope to conduct interviews,” said Judy Rank, Shawano County human resources coordinator.
The position has been vacant since Megan Suehring left in November to take a 4-H program adviser position in Marathon County. Suehring worked for Shawano County for about two years.
Rank said the wage study approved by the County Board last year and took effect Jan. 1 caused a delay in posting the position. Starting pay for the position is $33,111 to $35,938, based on experience.
The community health educator is responsible for monitoring the health of county residents and the health issues facing the community. The person conducts educational programs in group settings or one-on-one, acts as a community resource on community health, provides information to the community in making healthy choices, and actively engages the community in identifying and solving health problems.
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