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Kaiser Permanente

SBY CHL 0.5 Hlth Edr II-PT/Hrly

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What they do

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.

$62,750 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:
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.
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).
License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements:
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
Labor Management Partnership Environment Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of recent teaching/program planning. 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. Prior experience in CHL or lifestyle medicine strongly preferred.
Notes:
Days and hours will vary, some weekends, evenings and travel required.
PrimaryLocation :
California,Carson,Carson Main Street Health Pavilion HoursPerWeek :
20
Shift :
Variable Workdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun WorkingHoursStart :
08:00
AM WorkingHoursEnd :
08:00
PM Job Schedule :
Part-time Job Type :
Standard Employee Status :
Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
B17-DASH
|AFSCME|
DASH Job Level :
Individual Contributor Job Category :
Education /
Training,Education & Training Department :
Main St Hlth Pavilion Bldg Two
  • Mbr Education
  • Misc
  • 0806
Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.