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Prevention Network
Community Educator
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What they do
A Community Health Worker works in the community to help individuals get medical care and access to health care resources. Promotes preventative care and health screenings; works with health care providers to improve community outreach.
$48,804 / year median in New York
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Community Educator Prevention Network - 4.8 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $38,000 - $42,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Community health & wellness Teamwork Microsoft Excel Program development Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Client inquiry handling In-person customer service Community health outreach campaigns Driver's License Data entry Productivity software Video conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Community Education, this position involves daily projects and collaborative initiatives. To ensure timely, accurate, and evidence informed resources to the community.
Job Description:
- Responsible for educating and empowering the community to make informed decisions regarding substance use prevention
- Create and implement educational programs focused on prevention topics
- Facilitate workshops, presentations, and trainings for students, parents, educators, and community members
- Adapt programs based on the specific needs of schools, community groups, or target populations
- Provide evidence-based programs to schools and the community
- Support project coordination by tracking deadlines and deliverables
- Collaborate with team members and the community on education initiatives and events
- Prepare and organize materials for health promotion events in the community
- Respond to inquiries from community members and stakeholders with clarity and courtesy
- Assist in data entry and report generation as needed
- Contribute to team meetings by sharing updates and providing input on ongoing projects
- Occasionally attend training and professional development opportunities
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and its objectives
Required Skills:
- Must possess a friendly and engaging demeanor that enjoys meeting new people and forming new relationships
- A self-starter, able to work on a team and recognize the value of teamwork
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks and priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience directing referral inquiries and providing customer service
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency Strong communication and public speaking skills to effectively engage with team members both on video and in-person