Health Educator jobs in Topeka, KS

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)

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Health Educator
  • BRS
  • Fort Riley, KS FULL_TIME
  • GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator

    The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that delivers primary prevention services that improve health and build readiness by targeting the behaviorally modifiable factors most likely to result in chronic disease, injury and/or performance issues. The Health Educator will participate in providing six core programs (health assessment review, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, stress management, general wellness education, and tobacco education) as part of the standardized AFWC program.

    Responsibilities:
    • Conducts evidence-based health promotion programs based on behavioral change theories, provides health education to improve health behaviors; uses evaluation tools to measure changes in support of the AFWC program.
    • Conducts physical fitness testing and comprehensive health and wellness assessments using advanced technology to include, but not limited to, direct gas exchange, ultrasound body fat, air displacement plethysmography, indirect calorimetry, heart rate variability, etc.
    • Conducts both individual and group coaching appointments to apply various behavior change theories and health coaching strategies designed to improve health habits.
    • Ensures complete and timely data collection and entry through approved documentation systems.
    • Understanding and knowledge of basic health sciences to include anatomy/physiology, basic exercise science, health psychology, basic nutrition, exercise programming, and counseling techniques.
    • Assesses, develops, and plans individual and group health education programs in accordance with AFWC standardized program directives.
    • Works collaboratively and effectively with other agencies in the community. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously, establishes priorities and works in an organized manner. Must successfully work both independently and as a team member. Understanding of and commitment to further the mission of the AFWC.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    • 4-year degree in an Allied Health field (exercise science/exercise physiology preferred) from an accredited college or university. Allied Health degrees include, but are not limited to, health promotion, health education, exercise science, nutrition science, etc.
    • Maintains one or more nationally recognized NCCA credentials (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, CHES/MCHES, etc.)
    • Current AHA BLS certification required
    • Excellent public speaking skills
    • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
    • U.S. citizenship required
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Health Educator
  • GSSCANDIDATEPORTAL
  • Fort Riley, KS FULL_TIME
  • GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that deli...
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Health Educator
  • BBNCALLJOBSROLLUP
  • Fort Riley, KS FULL_TIME
  • GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that deli...
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Health Educator
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview The Health Education Resource Office (HERO) is a source for KU community wellness through partnerships that support innovative approaches toward optimal health while maximizing acade...
  • 23 Days Ago
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Temporary Health Educator
  • BRS
  • Fort Riley, KS TEMPORARY
  • GSS is currently seeking a Temporary Health Educator The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group...
  • 21 Days Ago
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Mental Health Peer Educator -Student Hourly
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) contributes to the educational mission of the University by assisting students in meeting personal, social, and academic challenges as th...
  • 30 Days Ago
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Travel Registered Nurse RN Rehabilitation
  • OneStaffMedical
  • TOPEKA, KS
  • We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Nurse Aide- Weekend $1000 sign on bonus
  • Recover-Care Healthcare
  • Topeka, KS
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant POSITION DESCRIPTION: As a certified nursing assistant (CNA) you are responsible for p...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Nurse
  • Encompass Health
  • Topeka, KS
  • Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health Hiring for all positions fu...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Rehab Nursing Tech I
  • Encompass Health
  • Topeka, KS
  • Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health Hiring for all positions fu...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physical Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Topeka, KS
  • More one-on-one time More success for patients and professionals BE THE CONNECTION. In your role as a physical therapist...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Occupational Therapist - $5,000 sign on bonus
  • Encompass Health
  • Topeka, KS
  • $5,000 Sign On Bonus More one-on-one time More success for patients and professionals BE THE CONNECTION. In your role as...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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District-Wide Receptionist / Case Management Assistant
  • Federal Public Defender
  • Topeka, KS
  • Kansas Federal Public Defender Position Announcement District-Wide Receptionist / Case Management Assistant Topeka or Ka...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Dental Hygienist
  • GoTu
  • Topeka, KS
  • Pay Range: $45-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Topeka, Kansas

Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census. The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a plac...
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Income Estimation for Health Educator jobs
$63,584 to $86,013
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