Childbirth Educator Family Educ.

MelroseWakefield Healthcare; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site Parking

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, seeks a Childbirth Educator to educate individuals and groups about health, wellness, and family planning in the Malden community. You will design programs, use adult learning strategies, and collaborate with staff to deliver evidence-based education.

The role emphasizes culturally competent education, development of materials, and involvement in community outreach activities to promote services and public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or an Associate’s Degree required.
• Certification as a Childbirth Educator required.
• Experience in planning and delivering health education programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hospital staff and community members to plan educational programs.
• Develop and apply educational strategies for program development.
• Assess community social and cultural needs and tailor health programs accordingly.
• Deliver engaging education presentations based on adult learning principles.
• Create evidence-based health education materials for diverse audiences.
• Collect and analyze data to inform health education initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate health fairs and community screenings.
• Maintain current knowledge of community health issues and services.
• Produce written health education materials for distribution.

Skills

Education program planning

Public health education

Community outreach

Adult education methods

Education

Associate's Degree

Two years of college coursework

Childbirth Educator certification

Job description

We are seeking a Childbirth Educator to join our team.Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our teamWhy Join Us?Competitive salariesFree on-site ParkingOpportunities for career growth Job OverviewThis position is responsible for educating people for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, and improving individual, family, and community health. Strengthens community ties, recruits volunteers, establishes a positive public image, conducts outreach, and promotes services and public involvement.Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 293 Commercial Street - Malden, MAHours: Per Diem - 6 /10 hours per monthMinimum Qualifications1. Two (2) years of College Coursework OR Associate’s Degree.2. One (1) year of related experience.3. Must be certified as a Childbirth EducatorDuties and ResponsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.1. Works with hospital staff, physicians and community members to plan programs to meet assessed needs.2. Develops and uses appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of programs.3. Assesses the social and cultural competence of the community and develops culturally diversified health programs.4. Using general principles of learning and adult education, conducts effective education and informational presentations.5. Establishes a healthy learning environment utilizing evidence-based health education concepts.6. Utilizes a variety of types and sources of data when gathering health care information about the community.7. Plans, organizes, and coordinates special events such as health fairs, screenings, etc.8. Maintains competence in knowledge about community, specific current health issues and health and social services.9. Develops effective written health education materials.About Melrose/Wakefield HospitalMelrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.Pay Range:$36.00 - $36.00based on full-time equivalent