Health Educator

Texas A&M University Health Science Center; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Health Educator to implement evidence-based health strategies for students in 8th through 12th grade, partnered with districts and off-campus communities. The role involves trainings, supervision of student staff, and ongoing outreach to schools within our region.

The position is grant-funded, requires after-hour events, and includes background screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, or related field.
• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements health promotion programs and trainings.
• Collaborates with school counselors and teachers for program delivery in districts.
• Trains and supervises student staff and peer educators.
• Collects data and prepares project reports for state-level partnerships.
• Outreach to schools not enrolled in YAM and maintains program schedules.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

Presentations

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Education/Related field

Job description

Job TitleHealth Educator Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationBryan, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Health Educator, under general supervision, implements evidence-based health strategies (YAM Youth Aware of Mental Health), policies, programs, and services for students' 8th grade to 12th grade with school districts, communities and providers across our region in face-to-face environments. Provides health training and guidance. Performs outreach functions on and off campus and supervises student staff, interns, and/or peer educators. Training is provided. This is a state and federally funded position sponsored by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC). TCMHCC was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children, adolescents, and perinatal women. Texas A&M University is a Health Related Institution (HRI) for the TCMHCC.

What you need to know

Please Note: This position requires that the employee be available for after hour events. The employee is expected to attend and conduct trainings at various locations off-site and pass additional background screening, including FBI fingerprinting for school partnerships. A flexible working arrangement agreement will be required upon offer. This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation

Develops strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for health promotion programs and services. Implements training and education program specific to the YAM program. Works with school counselors and teachers to provide health educational activities in partnership with the school district across our HRI. Assemble back up material for technical issues.

Collaboration and Resource Management

Maintains collaborative relationships with campus faculty, staff, and community partners. Serves as a campus resource for timely, current, and relevant health information. Assemble appropriate resources for school district.

Training and Supervision

Works with a team of health educators to hire, train, new health educators Attends trainings and refreshers provided by the state for YAM.

Documentation and Reporting

Collects training data necessary for project reporting. Maintains training records. Prepares and reviews education materials for the assigned project. Attends consultation calls with state for project reporting.

Outreach

Provide Outreach for schools not enrolled in YAM. Attend on-site meetings, trainings, webinars. Create resources and sticker books for program delivery. Maintain program schedule delivery. Work with school counselors and school administrators to ensure student safety and program fidelity.

Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, or applicable field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in applicable field in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of responsibilities and competencies of health education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to college.
• Ability to do presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussions and facilitations.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.