Health Educator is responsible for developing and designing health education programs meant to increase community awareness and knowledge. Conducts needs assessments and keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep program material current. Being a Health Educator develops, coordinates, and disseminates educational resources and materials. May provide health education outreach and consultation. Additionally, Health Educator requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Health Educator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Health Educator typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Salary Range: $30.39-$39.33 hourly
SUMMARY
Los Angeles County (LAC) Department of Health Services (DHS) Women’s Health Programs and Innovation (WHPI) is seeking skilled Health Educators to assist in an evidence-based targeted curriculum and support services program. The position will work within a network of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)-contracted providers, DHS clinics, and community-based agencies, throughout the county. Support is needed in WHPI’s programs to deliver health education classes and community outreach to provide group health education and individual care coordination services in the community, at providers sites and at DHS clinics.
Patient/client services need to be provided in Spanish. Spanish language dominion in reading, writing, and speaking is required, and the ability to carry out the essential job functions of the position which necessitate Spanish speaking ability to meet the needs of patients/clients. to develop, present, facilitate, coordinate, and other functions which are required to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking patients/clients.
Health education and outreach activities include both topics and linkages to care related to the gamut of group and individual services and referrals spanning substance use, family planning, pre-conception planning, pregnancy options, perinatal, postpartum, abortion or pregnancy termination, sexual health, and sexually transmitted infections.
Targeted patients are high-risk of reproductive age and may be dealing with one or a combination of issues related to their reproductive age such as experiencing socio-economic distress, domestic violence, mental health, children, and family issues, or receiving treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD).
In accordance with the program evaluation, duties include data collection utilizing evidence-based tools to demonstrate grant deliverables outcome measures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A master’s degree from an accredited college and/or university accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Applicants with related master’s degree in a psychology, sociology, health, and related fields may be considered upon presentation of verifiable education/experience directly related to the Description and Essential Job Functions listed in this job description.
Applicant must attach/upload a valid legible photocopy of degree diploma or transcripts. Submitted applications without educational evidence will be disqualified.
If hired, candidates must successfully pass a live scan and medical clearance as part of the hiring process as a Non-County-Workforce-Member.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience delivering health education curricula on an individual and group basis.
Education/training and experience related to directly providing abortion and family planning services, reproductive health, or similar relevant education/training.
At a minimum, candidates need to submit/upload electronic copies of a resume describing relevant education to include training certifications, and relevant paid and volunteer experience. Applications need to include legible copies of education diplomas/transcripts, certifications, and driver’s license.
A cover introductory letter and relevant training may be submitted.
Applications without supporting documentation at the time of application or no more than 15 days after the initial application will not be included in the candidate pool.
Review of job description at https://helunahealth.org/join-our-team/ is suggested, especially if applying to the position from a third-party online application.
Certificates/Licenses
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Occasionally
Sit Constantly
Handling Constantly
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Not applicable
Lift / Carry Not Applicable
Push/Pull Not Applicable
See Not Applicable
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs./day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs./day)
Constantly (5 hrs./day
WORK SCHEDULE
Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some flexibility is required to adjust schedule for evening classes, earlier training, and weekend outreach events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office setting, indoors temperature controlled, other field work or public areas as needed.
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
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