Health Educator II
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-to-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, community health events, etc. Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV, nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required. Monitors performance of health education instructors and counselors. Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation, as assigned. Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Customer Service - Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.
Grade 587
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience in the field of health education. Previous experience in uncomplicated curriculum and materials development. Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning, group process theory and application. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Knowledge of PC applications required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Education
Preferred Qualifications:
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-to-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, community health events, etc. Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV, nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required. Monitors performance of health education instructors and counselors. Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation, as assigned. Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Customer Service - Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.
Grade 587
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience in the field of health education. Previous experience in uncomplicated curriculum and materials development. Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning, group process theory and application. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Knowledge of PC applications required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Education
- Masters Degree in Public Health, Community Health Science, or Health Promotion OR Masters Degree in a health-related field, eligibility to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination and successful completion of the Certified Health Education specialist (CHES) examination within twelve (12) months of hire into a Health Educator II position. For specialization - content expertise or certification required.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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