Health Educator, GRADS

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through health education. As a Health Educator, you will facilitate engaging workshops that empower families to make healthier lifestyle choices. This role offers the chance to work in diverse urban settings, collaborating with a passionate team to promote wellness and support the community. With a focus on family health and nutrition, you will play a vital role in creating a culture of health at the Early Head Start site. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and thrive in a supportive environment, this part-time position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Physical wellness discounts

Discounts on flights

Discounts on hotels

Discounts on theme parks

Discounts on concert tickets

Qualifications

• Experience in health education and nutrition assessments.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for workshops.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family health workshops to empower caregivers.
• Develop health-related activities and advocate for healthier eating.

Skills

Health Education

Nutrition Assessment

Group Facilitation

Motivational Interviewing

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Health Educator to support the families of our Early Head Start children.

The Health Educator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Health Educator will join our team that is dedicated to implementing Healthy Harlem programming at respective sites and report to the health coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, energetic health educator that will facilitate family health workshops and programs for caregivers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, nutrition or related field

Who you are

• Experience conducting health/nutrition assessments, facilitating group and individual health counseling, and implementing health education workshops
• Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations
• Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques
• Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Excellent group facilitation, presentation skills and workshops
• Familiar with pre-natal to toddler parent population
• Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities with the ability to respond effectively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles

What you’ll do

• Facilitate family health workshops and programs designed to empower parents and caregivers to make small changes in nutrition, fitness and health
• Facilitate workshops and trainings for staff
• Participate in Health Advisory Committee meetings
• Build a culture of health and wellness at site
• Develop health related activities for staff, including events, challenges, etc.
• Provide consistent motivation, enthusiasm, and role modeling for healthy lifestyle choices
• Offer one-on-one goal setting sessions to families, upon request
• Advocate healthier eating for families and staff
• Attend in-house professional development trainings

Schedule

• GRADS Early Head Start site
• In person only: MONDAY- FRIDAY 9 AM- 1 PM
• Attend monthly Town Hall: first Wednesday of every month, 11-1 p.m.

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.

Part-Time Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The hourly rate for this position is $25-$30 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants can apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities