Community Health Educator & Outreach Worker I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation Time

Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive wages

Stability and career advancement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

The Health Educator/Outreach Worker I position focuses on health education and outreach, requires local travel, and supports patient recruitment and service provision. You will lead educational sessions, conduct outreach events, and maintain educational curricula and referrals to expand access to health services.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in health or human/social service-related field preferred or 1 year work related experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Health Education throughout the community, solicits and assesses patients’ interest in program participation and assures that patients meet the eligibility criteria as specified by the program objectives.
• Conducts structured, scheduled educational sessions covering approved topics.
• Identifies site locations for outreach work and health education classes.
• Conducts formal event outreach to foster awareness of healthcare services.
• Recommends pertinent information and referral services for medical, social and emotional support.
• Updates curricula for health education sessions, including pre- and post-tests.
• Establishes and keeps current a resource file/directory of information regarding available programs, services, contact persons and avenues of access in the community, and current trends of knowledge regarding health services.
• Attends community and agency meetings as well as outreach events as required.
• Assists with orienting new Health Educators to program’s policies and procedures.
• Develops and submits accurate reports regarding program activities, patients served and other information as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Director and/or Administration.

Education

BA/BS degree in health or human/social service-related field preferred

1 year work related experience

Job description

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

The Health Educator/Outreach Worker I position focuses on health education and outreach, requires local travel, and supports patient recruitment and service provision. You will lead educational sessions, conduct outreach events, and maintain educational curricula and referrals to expand access to health services.