Health Educator I/II (Contra Costa County)

Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to :

Client Experience

• Provide health education classes and, and facilitate groups on a variety of topics
• Effective at facilitating presentations and engaging participants during health education classes-workshops.
• Provide enrollment assistance in the community and one to one to enroll people into health coverage and inform them about how to navigate the health care system.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Commitment to Quality

Develop and assist in the development of health education materials such as curriculum, workshops, pamphlets and bulletins, and publicize and interpret health services and programs.

Maintain all health education materials and resources including brochures / pamphlets, magazines, posters, videos, etc. Orders materials as needed

• Accurately document all services and activities provided and as needed for program evaluation
• Contribute to grant reports- responsible for maintaining accurate program records and submission of accurate and timely reports.

Outreach and Advocacy

• Train and coordinate peer health educators and Promotors to work on presentations and outreach efforts
• Participate in community engagement and outreach activities to promote Health Center services and provide information about other services in the community.
• Work with community organizations, attend collaborative meetings, and advise community groups in health activities
• Participate in relevant meetings, trainings and collaborative activities
• Develop collaborative partnerships with community base organizations to coordinate services and possible referrals for potential clients.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, methods and materials used in health education including Motivational Interviewing, Health coaching and Group Facilitation
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Health education topic areas relevant to clinic site. Youth-serving sites require : prevention, family planning and STD prevention methods.

Other clinics focus on nutrition related chronic disease prevention and perinatal education.

• HIPPA knowledgeable and compliant
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential

Abilities

• Ability to work independently and work positively as a collaborative team member
• Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
• Must have flexible schedule to conduct classes and attend community events after business hours and on weekends as needed
• Youth serving sites require strong commitment to the principles of adolescent health and youth development
• Bilingual English / Spanish required

Other Certifications and Experience

• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.
• Health Educator I : Requires a High-School degree / GED plus a minimum of one year experience providing health education to undeserved communities of color plus two years' work experience in a community setting preferably at a health center
• Health Educator II : Requires Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Sciences or behavioral sciences with 2 years’ experience providing health education to underserved communities of color.
• Experience must include providing peer counseling, support, education and / or advocacy services. Must be committed to supporting clients toward the goals of active participation in primary case as well as commitment to services that are strength based and focused on wellness and recovery
• Experience with community outreach and engagement methods required for school-based health center sites
• Experience in group facilitation and presentations
30+ days ago