Health Educator

Pascua Yaqui Tribe; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Educator at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe will implement health education programs and develop medically accurate curricula tailored to the tribal community in Arizona. The role includes promoting health education and wellness activities aligned with tribal values and grant requirements.

Responsibilities include delivering workshops, designing and disseminating culturally appropriate materials, and ensuring program compliance through accurate documentation and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or RN with public health experience required.
• Experience in health education and promotion.
• Knowledge of tribal health programs and grant requirements.
• Ability to develop culturally appropriate health education materials.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with privacy and confidentiality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement health education programs and medically accurate curricula.
• Plan and deliver health and wellness workshops to address community needs.
• Develop, present and disseminate culturally approved health information and materials.
• Attend meetings and trainings to stay updated on policy and systems of care.

Skills

Health program delivery

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Policy compliance

Documentation and reporting

Team collaboration

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Master's degree in health education or related field

Registered Nurse with public health experience

Job description

The Health Educator will be responsible for implementing the health education programs and responsible for medically accurate curriculum development. The position will also implement health education and promotion activities.

1. Provide health and wellness workshops and evaluation education. Plan and implement programs and treatments specifically designed to address client's needs
2. Develop, design, present recommend, and disseminate culturally approved health education information and materials. Identifies education objectives for assigned community and grant focused health problems.
3. Attend as a team member, meetings trainings, and conferences to ensure up-to-date policy, regulations, and systems of care principles standards are in place.
4. Conduct internal health education training in technology and develops policies and procedures to ensure program compliance with tribal and grant expectations.
5. Maintain and update program and youth files; review or mats for new health education and documents for compliance with operational policies and procedures.
6. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and techniques of public community health education;
• Selection and use of audio-visual materials for educational programs;
• Current community health problems
• Methods and instruments used in program evaluation
• Techniques of print and visual aids preparation
• Report preparation techniques;
• Customer service principles;
• Staff training principles;
• English language, grammar, and punctuation;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Organizing and presenting health education programs;
• Prioritize, assign work, and work independently;
• Developing marketing and educational materials
• Using audio-visual materials in educational programs
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Apply and explain applicable laws pertaining to privacy and online privacy strategies;
• Identifying community health problems.
• Prepare and proofread a variety of reports and/or documentation;
• Exercise judgment and discretion;
• Compile data and information;
• Provide customer service;
• Public speaking and presentation;
• Facilitate strategic, long-range planning activities;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Master's Degree in health education, psychology, marketing, public administration, health, or business administration field related to assignment, or aRegistered Nurse with public health related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual
• Experience with Native American Populations.
• Experience with compliance training.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.