Health Educator

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago seeks an AmeriCorps Health Educator to provide one-on-one health education and self-management support, and to participate in community events and training. You will document interactions and coordinate follow-up care, and assist with HIV programming and re-engagement efforts.

The role emphasizes working with diverse populations, require CPR certification, and may involve AmeriCorps background checks. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Current CPR Certification.
• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.
• Experience in community health, social services, or related fields (preferred).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one health education and self-management support to patients.
• Participate in community events, training, and AmeriCorps service activities.
• Support Lending Hands for Life HIV programming and re‑engagement efforts.
• Conduct outreach and engagement for patients requiring additional support.
• Document patient interactions and coordinate follow-up care activities.
• Facilitate health education groups and recruit participants for programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Diversity awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office proficiency

Community health experience

AmeriCorps background

Education

CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one health education and self-management support to patients.
• Participate in community events, training, and AmeriCorps service activities.
• Support Lending Hands for Life HIV programming and re‑engagement efforts.
• Conduct outreach and engagement for patients requiring additional support.
• Document patient interactions and coordinate follow-up care activities.
• Facilitate health education groups and recruit participants for programs.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Current CPR Certification.
• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.
• Experience in community health, social services, or related fields (preferred).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills (preferred).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing health education and self‑management support to diverse populations, with a focus on community health initiatives and patient engagement. Proficient in documentation and coordination of follow‑up care activities, while effectively facilitating group education sessions.