Health Educator

Erie Neighborhood House; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick days

Holiday pay

Job summary

Erie Neighborhood House seeks a Health Educator to lead nutrition and cooking programming for diverse audiences, including children and multigenerational groups. The role involves coordinating movement and wellness classes with external vendors and educators, primarily based at 1347 W Erie with weekly site visits to 1701 W Superior and 4225 W 25th.

The educator will design outreach materials, assess community needs, and partner with the Health Initiatives Manager to meet public health goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health and Nutrition, Education, Human Services or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work with immigrant populations and diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Develop presentations and targeted lesson plans for in-person health education sessions.
• Create and distribute educational materials and aids (pamphlets, posters, videos).
• Plan and implement educational programs; define staffing and material needs to reach objectives.
• Collaborate with Health Initiatives Manager to set educational objectives and outcomes.
• Design community assessments and analyze public health data to guide programming.

Skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Community outreach

Program coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in health and nutrition or related field

Job description

The Health Educator is responsible for facilitating nutrition and cooking programming, including maintaining community garden beds, for a variety of audiences including children, adults, and multigenerational groups, as well as coordinating movement and health programming classes (i.e., Zumba, yoga, meditation) utilizing outside vendors and educators.

This position is mainly located at 1347 W Erie (House) with weekly visits to 1701 W Superior (Center) and 4225 W 25th (Little Village) locations for programming.

Position Responsibilities

Participant Services

• Research subject in advance to develop presentations and develop targeted lesson plans as a foundation for in-person presentations.
• Design and distribute health education materials and aids, including pamphlets, notices, video, and audio clips, images and posters

Program Coordination

• Plan and implement educational programs, and develop criteria, staffing, and material requirements to reach program objectives, departmental goals, and to address the outcomes of defined target groups.
• Define specific educational objectives for developing community awareness and support for public health programs and services through consultation with Health Initiatives Manager and Department Director.

Data Management & Grant Compliance

• Design and conduct community assessments to gauge community attitudes and awareness of ) health and nutrition services and programming, and analyzes statistical public health information, to define the need for developing and distributing educational media.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health and nutrition education within assigned areas of responsibility, using pre and post program data to measure a program’s effectiveness against pre-established goals and objectives.

Team Support

• Work with health & safety team to develop promotional and educational content materials for our nutrition & cooking programming as well as community garden programming.
• Document activities, record information and maintain databases, as well as oversee health education program staff and volunteers.
• Provide staff, community agencies and organizations with access to health education resources.
• Conduct and/or arrange in-service training to keep departmental staff informed of current trends in public health and nutrition education.

Community Engagement

• Collaborate with and provide technical assistance and advice to community groups, public agencies, and professional organizations.
• Promote health education initiatives via press releases, media campaigns, social media platforms and websites.
• Identify strategic partnerships with organizations and stakeholders that promote health education.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned Drive and pick up groceries and supplies needed for cooking demonstrations.

Success in this Role Demonstrate

• Strong, trusting relationships with participants, community members, and partner organizations across all three program sites.
• Programming that responds to real community needs and adapts based on participant feedback and outcome data.
• Clear, culturally relevant health education materials that participants understand and act on.
• Reliable coordination with outside vendors and educators for movement and wellness classes.
• Effective collaboration with the Health Initiatives Manager, Department Director, and program staff on shared goals.
• Growth in program awareness and participation over time.
• Sound judgment in balancing a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet community needs.

Requirement Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health and Nutrition. Education, Human Services; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience working with an immigrant population.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Strong understanding of family dynamics, social issues, and the challenges faced by diverse families.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of participants.
• Experience with community gardens a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods while facilitating programming and maintaining community garden beds.

Union / Non-Exempt.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:

• Compensation of $22.11 - 23.08/hourly based on experience.
• Work/life integration.
  • Generous paid time off.

(examples below for full-time employment)

• 12 accrued sick days per year.
• 3 personal days.
• Paid birthday off.
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Vacation:
  • Year 1 = 8days.
  • Year 2 = 13days.
  • Year 3 + = 20 days.
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible.
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave.
• Professional Development:
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows.
• Wellness support:
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care.
  • 403b with employer match.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at [e-mail].

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS.

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.

RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;

UNITED WAY MEMBER.