Health Educator (CHS)

Camden, NJ (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=808+Market+Street+Camden+NJ+USA+08102)

Description

Full Time Position - 40 hours a week

Salary - $45,000 - $47,000

For over 40 years, the Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey.

The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.

The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

• Id Theft & Legal Services

• Pet Insurance

• Critical Illness and Accident Plan

• Free AAA Basic Membership

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Staff Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Account

• 401K – SNJPC contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary

Our biggest perk “Summer Flex” and Hybrid Work Schedule

The Health Educator develops collaborative relationships with Maternal Child Health (MCH) providers, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and local health departments to assess community educational needs and resources. Will design and conduct client and community education programs and coordinates health education training for outreach staff. The Health Educator works with outreach case management staff to determine appropriate target audiences and opportunities for educational activities in areas such as preterm labor, family planning, immunizations, lead poisoning prevention, dental health and others cited by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Essential Functions:

• Designs and facilitates appropriate community/client health education programs and activities. * Works with outreach and case management staff to determine appropriate target audiences and opportunities for educational activities. * Develops collaborative relationships with maternal child health (MCH) providers, CBOs and local health departments to assess community educational needs and resources. * Identifies and maintains culturally appropriate consumer health education resources. * Assesses staff training needs related to client education in areas such as preterm labor, family planning, immunizations, lead poisoning prevention, dental health and others cited by HRSA; plans ongoing training as indicated. * Assists in development and maintenance of accurate evaluation measures for all educational efforts. * Provides guidance to staff concerning culturally appropriate consumer health education materials, methods, and activities. * Assesses and maintains updated trainings and health education resource information including a local speakers bureau. * Attends Community Consortium (CAN) and other meetings as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Health Sciences, Social Work, Nursing, or related field

• Knowledge of health education theories for behavior change, health education strategies, and general knowledge about MCH topics a plus

• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and conduct training programs

• Facilitation experience and presentation skills a plus

• Knowledge of health education and community resources

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Good organizational skills: ability to prioritize workload requirements

• Ability to work well with a variety of individuals and clients from diverse backgrounds

• Knowledge of cultural diversity and cultural competency issues related to health education

• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Valid driver’s license, car, and current insurance policy

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others

• Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

• Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions