Community Edu Spec

Texas Health Institute; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a Community Education Specialist to promote health and wellness through community programs and patient education. You will design, coordinate, and deliver educational initiatives, partner with educators and public affairs, and support health fairs and newsletters to engage diverse communities across the region.

This role requires knowledge of health behavior, strong presentation skills, and the ability to work across age, ethnic and economic groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience required.
• 2 years of experience in health education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and conducts educational programs for patients or the community.
• Networks with educators, officials, agencies, or civic groups to share health information.
• Coordinates with Public Affairs for press releases and public activities.
• Maintains documentation of education efforts in compliance with requirements.
• Markets programs internally and externally to raise awareness.

Skills

Health education

Public speaking

Community outreach

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience

Job description

About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Community Education Specialist provides health education, coordinates activities, and develops programs to promote health and wellness for patients, families, or community groups.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Networks regularly with team members and organizations. These may include educators, officials, agencies, or civic groups to provide health and wellness information.
• Plans, develops, and conducts educational programs for patients or the community. Evaluates and revises these programs to meet the needs of the public, patients, and medical staff.
• Utilizes program methodologies that encompass both traditional classroom and non-traditional informatics based educational processes.
• Works collaboratively with external educators to develop educational materials. Coordinates with Public Affairs for press releases, PSAs, and other public activities.
• Schedules and attends health and safety fairs and displays exhibits at professional conferences on a regular basis.
• Works with internal and external sources to produce and distribute quarterly public and professional education newsletters.
• Participates in committees and works with businesses to develop, implement and promote programs and provide information.
• Maintains documentation of all public and professional education efforts in compliance with department, the Organization and regulatory agencies' requirements.
• Markets community education programs internally and externally to ensure the public, patients and medical staff are aware of program resources.
• Presents self as in a manner that promotes department services and facilitates other departments using the education programs.
• Assists in community outreach programs, as required.
• Performs needs assessment throughout the region and across age, ethnic and economic groups.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge specific to the area of department specialization including the social-ecological model of health behavior change and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of education theories, rules, procedures and practices of secondary, adult or continuing education programs and their accrediting processes.
• Knowledge of a variety of academic, occupational, vocational and career development resources.
• Ability to interpret organizational directives, instructions and guidance, and make outcomes and recommendations based on study.
• Ability to gather, develop and study a variety of data and to make recommendations based on testing.
• Skill in the delivery of formal and informal presentations and briefings.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience