Health Educator

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Health Educator to develop and deliver community-based health education programs aimed at reducing health disparities across diverse populations. The role includes in-person and virtual presentations, screenings, and workshops at schools, faith-based organizations, and partner sites.

You will travel between multiple program locations in a day, often during evenings and weekends, collaborating with community leaders and linking individuals to resources and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in health education or training facilitation to adults.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education or related field.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Opportunity to obtain certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain culturally appropriate health education materials and program content
• Facilitate interactive and engaging health education programming to patients and community members
• Conduct blood pressure screenings and provide basic health education to community members during outreach activities and events
• Engage community members at outreach events and assist with enrollment into health education series, workshops, and wellness programs.
• Ensure completion of health education pre- and post-surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and materials and accurately upload survey data into REDCap.
• Manage, upload, retrieve, and maintain data using REDCap and various Microsoft applications to support program operations, reporting, and outreach activities

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education or related field

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education or related field

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

The Health Educator is responsible for developing and delivering community-based health education programs and outreach initiatives focused on reducing health disparities among diverse populations. This role includes facilitating both in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, health screenings, and educational sessions in community settings such as schools, faith-based organizations, senior centers, and other partner sites. The Health Educator collaborates with community leaders, stakeholders, and clients to promote health awareness and connect individuals to appropriate community resources and services. The position requires strong communication, facilitation, organizational, and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to travel between multiple program locations in a single day, with occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Job Duties

• Develop, update, and maintain culturally appropriate health education materials and program content
• Facilitate interactive and engaging health education programming to patients and community members
• Conduct blood pressure screenings and provide basic health education to community members during outreach activities and events
• Engage community members at outreach events and assist with enrollment into health education series, workshops, and wellness programs.
• Ensure completion of health education pre- and post-surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and materials and accurately upload survey data into REDCap.
• Manage, upload, retrieve, and maintain data using REDCap and various Microsoft applications to support program operations, reporting, and outreach activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education or related field
• 3 years of relevant experience in health education or training facilitation to adults

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education or related field
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Additional Qualifications

• Opportunity to obtain certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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