A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services.
Essential Responsibilities:
Conducts needs assessments, establishes priorities, designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating use of community services to promote the delivery of cost effective health education services. Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public. Reviews, develops, and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health education materials. Consults with physicians and staff regarding related health education services. Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays and community health events. Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required. Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation as assigned. Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience Previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services (usually 1 year). Education Masters degree in a field related to the position or one of the following certifications: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD), Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Fellow of the American Dietetic Association (FADA), or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Previous experience in curriculum development. Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory, group process theory and application. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Knowledge of PC applications required Demonstrates working knowledge of mainframe and personal computing systems. Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, written and verbal communications. Must be able to work in a
Two (2) years of recent teaching/program planning. Previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services. Knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory. Curriculum and materials development. Demonstrated ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. PC skills Previous individual, small group and large group/classroom training/teaching experience.
Notes:
This is a lactation consultant position. May work every other weekend and may travel to the outlying Medical Office buildings up to 50% annually.
