Community Health Educator - Rural Health Transformation - PT

Connecticut, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 22,725 - 27,775; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. is seeking a part-time Community Health Educator for its Rural Health Transformation Program in Wallingford, CT. The role involves providing health education to promote healthy living behaviors and participating in community events.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in health-related fields and 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in health education. Bilingual candidates (Spanish) are preferred. The job includes travel across Connecticut and is telecommuting based, requiring a HIPAA compliant workspace.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience, preferably in health education with Medicaid knowledge.
• Ability to teach health topics to diverse audiences.
• Current and unrestricted motor vehicle license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Increase healthy living behaviors through health education.
• Administer and collect evidence-based assessments.
• Travel state-wide to teach and provide resources.

Skills

Health education

Cultural competency

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in health services, allied health, nutrition or public health discipline

Job description

Community Health Educator - Rural Health Transformation - PT

Regular Part Time Medium Wallingford, CT, US

Salary: $25,250.00 Annually

Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. (CHNCT) is currently seeking three (3) part-time Community Health Educators for the Rural Health Transformation Program. All positions are 20 hours per week. Qualified applicants should reside in one of the following areas:

• Litchfield County, CT
• New London County, CT

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a federal grant that empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Manager of Nutrition Education, the Community Health Educator is responsible for increasing healthy living behaviors by providing health education using evidence-based programs to members in the HUSKY Health Program at health fairs, community, and school events.
• Activity will include the dispensing and collecting of evidence-based pre/post surveys and referrals to Community Health Worker program for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) and benefit education support.

Tasks Performed:

• Travels state-wide, teaching culturally appropriate health and nutrition information in classroom settings and at community health and wellness events.
• Does statewide research for workshop and exhibiting opportunities, attends public health webinars, meetings and completes other projects assigned.
• Cultivates and maintains awareness of community cultures and values.
• Works collaboratively with community engagement team in coordinating partnerships and opportunities with community organizations.

Essential Functions:

• Educates and provides resources to all ages for health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc.
• Facilitate Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) and benefit education referrals to the Community Health Worker Ambassador Program.
• Participate in health fairs, group workshops, meetings, webinars, health promotion, and outreach activities online and in the community.
• Administer and collect pre/post assessments during nutritional workshops and completes data entry of surveys within established timeframe.
• Travel across the entire state of Connecticut and agrees to mileage reimbursement policy.
• Completes necessary tasks before and after events, including printing/scanning materials, picking up/dropping off supplies, and office work.
• Review and respond to emails as needed.
• Work a combination of weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and into the evening.
• This is a telecommuting position that requires working from a HIPAA compliant home workspace, via employee-supplied high-speed internet connection on company-supplied computer workstation and telephone technology.
• Attendance in person for meetings, training, etc. is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Desired Education: Four years post-secondary schooling

Desired Degree: Bachelor's degree required

Desired Major: Health services, allied health, nutrition or public health discipline

Desired Job Experience: 1-2 years' relevant experience. Experience in health education, with knowledge of Medicaid population preferred. Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1-2 years preferred.

Other Qualifications: rust-building traits and problem-solving skills. Current and unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license and reliable transportation. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Certifications Required: State Motor Vehicle License