Birth Educator: Empower Families & Community Health

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Free on-site Parking

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital in Malden, MA is seeking a per diem Childbirth Educator to educate individuals and families about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care, strengthening community health ties.

You will develop educational programs with hospital staff, conduct outreach, plan health events, and create educational materials. Requires certification as a Childbirth Educator and at least two years of college coursework or an associate degree.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or an associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Works with hospital staff and community members to plan programs to meet assessed needs.
• Develops and uses educational strategies and methods to facilitate program development.
• Assesses community social and cultural needs and develops culturally diversified health programs.
• Conducts effective education and informational presentations using adult learning principles.
• Establishes a healthy learning environment with evidence-based health education concepts.
• Gathers health information from diverse data sources about the community.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates events such as health fairs and screenings.
• Maintains knowledge about community health issues and related services.
• Develops clear written health education materials.

Education

Two years college coursework / Associate’s Degree

Job description

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital in Malden, MA is seeking a per diem Childbirth Educator to educate individuals and families about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care, strengthening community health ties.

You will develop educational programs with hospital staff, conduct outreach, plan health events, and create educational materials. Requires certification as a Childbirth Educator and at least two years of college coursework or an associate degree.