Health Educator I, II - VNPCC Wellness Center

Southcentral Foundation; Wasilla (AK); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) seeks a Health Educator I–II at the VNPCC Wellness Center to develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate a community education program.

Two levels provide increasing responsibility as you demonstrate ability to handle more complex assignments; on-site work supports Alaska Native and American Indian customer-owners within SCF service areas, with focus on wellness education and health promotion.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Allied Health, or related discipline.
• Certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (or obtainable within 6 months of hire).
• Certification as a facilitator of an evidence-based chronic disease self-management program (or obtainable within 6 months).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; others as needed for specialty.

Aufgaben

• Develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate the customer-owner education program.
• Serve Alaska Native and American Indian customer-owners within SCF’s service area.
• Progress through two levels with increasing responsibility based on performance.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Allied Health, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Health Educator I, II - VNPCC Wellness Center

Job Category: Allied Health

Requisition Number: HEALT007556

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Health Educator is responsible for developing, coordinating, conducting, and evaluating the customer-owner education program for the community and customer-owners served.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Allied Health, or related discipline; OR equivalent combination of academic training and work experience.
• Certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist from an accredited Tobacco Treatment Education program. (Or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire).
• Certification as a facilitator of an evidence based, chronic disease self-management program. (Or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Additional Qualifications for Health Educator II

• Two (2) years’ experience as a Health Educator; OR a master’s degree in Health Education; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Health Educator I at SCF.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

Preferred

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Experience

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