SUMMARY:

The Health Educator is responsible for planning, developing, monitoring, and evaluating health education programs for the county. The Health Educator will assess healthcare needs, develop health education programs, and perform targeted healthcare education interventions. The duties also include coordinating with healthcare specialists and interest groups to meet the health education needs of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide health and wellness education. Plan and implement programs and treatments specifically designed to address the patient's needs.

· Evaluate, design, present, recommend, and disseminate culturally appropriate health education information and materials.

· Perform intakes on new and re-enrolling adults in various programs.

· Facilitate classes according to the organization's guidelines.

· Maintain patient logs of all who are scheduled for procedures.

· Consult with physicians and staff regarding related health education services.

· Present information effectively to diverse audiences.

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred

· Excellent Communications skills – oral & written

· Experience with Managed Care/Hospital work experience required

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

· Knowledge of the Care Process and ability to apply all steps.

· Comprehensive knowledge, application of medical therapy, human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change.

· Comprehensive knowledge and application of support services.

· Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.

· Decision making, problem solving and collaboration.

· Excellent counseling skills and ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.

· Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary team and support services.

· Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, medical staff, and physicians.

· Ability to organize tasks and function independently.

· Ability to counsel and motivate others, as individuals and as a group.

· General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, spreadsheet, and professional presentation software.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Variations in conditions may occur under certain circumstances.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

Public health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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Health Educator