Health Education Associate I

Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Health Education Associate I to join the Adolescent Medicine HIV Program. The role focuses on outreach, health education, and connecting youth with community resources.

The position requires local travel to events and the ability to lift and transport materials. You will conduct individual and group health education sessions, collect data for program evaluation, and assist with coordinating services related to HIV/STI prevention

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience.
• Local travel to events required and must be able to lift and transport items to community events.
• General knowledge of family systems, health and safety, and parent education.
• Live scan required as applicable per county contract.
• Obtain American Heart Association BLS certification within the first 2 months of employment as applicable per county contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach activities to identify community resources.
• Deliver individual and group health education services.
• Distribute outreach materials and contact targeted community members.
• Assist with data collection for program evaluation.
• Support health education and resource coordination for HIV/STI prevention and testing.

Skills

Outreach activities

Health education delivery

Data collection

Event logistics

Education

College education preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education

AHA BLS certification within 2 months

Job description

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE - HIV PROGRAM# Health Education Associate I1. Home2. Careers3. Job Listings4. Health Education Associate ILocations:: Los Angeles, CaliforniaJob Category:: ProfessionalPosition Type:: Full-TimeShift:: Days### Job DescriptionJoin a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.### Overview**Schedule:** Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM; Occasional weekends as needed.Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Health Education Associate I responsibilities include conducting outreach activities, identifying community resources, delivering individual and or group health education services, distributing outreach materials, directly contacting targeted community members. Responsible for data collection, as needed, for program evaluation.The Adolescent Medicine HIV Program team is dedicated to supporting the health, wellness, and overall well-being of youth and young adults through comprehensive health education, care navigation, outreach, and resource coordination. Working within a collaborative and community-focused environment, the team partners with patients, families, and community organizations to identify health-related and social needs, provide education, and connect individuals to both hospital-based and community resources. Through initiatives such as the SAMHSA Headspace Project, the team plays an active role in promoting behavioral health, substance use prevention and treatment, HIV/STI prevention and testing, and access to supportive services. Staff work across multiple systems of care to help patients navigate complex healthcare and social service networks while fostering engagement, wellness, and stability. The program also facilitates group-based health education, prevention activities, and resource connections designed to empower youth and young adults to make informed decisions and achieve positive health outcomes.**Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:****Required:*** 1+ years of related experience.* Local travel to events required and must be able to lift and transport items to community events.* General knowledge of family systems, health and safety, and parent education.* Live scan required as applicable per county contract.* Obtain American Heart Association BLS certification within the first 2 months of employment as applicable per county contract.**Education/Licensure/Certification:** College education preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education.### Pay Scale Information**$47,840.00-$51,376.00**CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.