Health Educator & Community Wellness Advocate

Pathways; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways in Orange, California is seeking a Health Educator to educate members on health issues, including nutrition, diet and exercise, and to provide linkage to health-related community resources. The role also plans and facilitates the annual Health and Resource Fair each spring, combining wellness knowledge with services in the community.

The position emphasizes working under supervision, building relationships with resources, teaching wellness classes, and maintaining HIPAA compliance and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school for health professionals, Bachelor's degree is preferred or a certification without bachelor's such as LVN, MA, or another associated health licensed professional.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
• One year acute care experience and community clinic experience preferred.
• Intermediate level PC skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides linkage services for members with physical, dental or mental health care needs.
• Under direction and supervision of the Program Director, may provide health education and community linkage.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources to assist in linkage.
• Develops and teaches Wellness related classes and groups.
• Plans, facilitates, and executes annual Health and Resource Fair.
• Functions as a resource to members and community resources and staff.
• Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.

Job description

Pathways in Orange, California is seeking a Health Educator to educate members on health issues, including nutrition, diet and exercise, and to provide linkage to health-related community resources. The role also plans and facilitates the annual Health and Resource Fair each spring, combining wellness knowledge with services in the community.

The position emphasizes working under supervision, building relationships with resources, teaching wellness classes, and maintaining HIPAA compliance and