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Health Specialist
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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.
$56,213 / year median in Indiana
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Coordinate and provide training, and technical assistance for child and family health, safety services at Head Start Centers.Review, and monitor health records and data entry for accuracy.
Collaborate with Head Start partners in the state on health issues (including children exams, immunizations, dental, mental, and nutrition).Work with staff to ensure pre and post operational health and safety checks/procedures are completed as required. Work with all departments to create and achieve strategic goals.
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft applications: Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid Instructors Certification (Adult/Infant/Toddler) by an accredited organization.
Frequent travel in rural areas in/out of the state.