Health Educator II

Kaiser Permanente; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Carson, CA, seeks a part-time health education professional to assess, design, implement and evaluate education programs for members and the community. You will coordinate services, review materials, and collaborate with physicians to promote high‑quality health education.

The role includes needs assessments, program development, reporting, and supporting department goals. Strong communication, curricular development, and knowledge of health education best practices are

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory and group process theory.
• Previous curriculum development experience.
• Ability to coordinate multiple health education services and projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and design health education programs and protocols.
• Coordinate referral and publicity systems and monitoring for quality and documentation.
• Provide direct health education services to members and the public.
• Prepare reports, grants, and proposals as assigned.
• Participate in department strategic goals and priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Curriculum development

Program coordination

Education

Masters degree or related certifications (CDE, CNSD, CSR, CSP, FADA, IBCLC)

Tools

PC applications

Mainframe literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services.

• Conducts needs assessments, establishes priorities, designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards
• Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating use of community services to promote the delivery of cost effective health education services.
• Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public.
• Reviews, develops, and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health education materials.
• Consults with physicians and staff regarding related health education services.
• Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays and community health events.
• Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required.
• Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation as assigned.
• Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services.

• Conducts needs assessments, establishes priorities, designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards
• Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating use of community services to promote the delivery of cost effective health education services.
• Provides direct group or one-on‑one health education services to members and the public.
• Reviews, develops, and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health education materials.
• Consults with physicians and staff regarding related health education services.
• Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays and community health events.
• Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required.
• Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation as assigned.
• Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts needs assessments, establishes priorities, designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards
• Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating use of community services to promote the delivery of cost effective health education services.
• Provides direct group or one-on‑one health education services to members and the public.
• Reviews, develops, and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health education materials.
• Consults with physicians and staff regarding related health education services.
• Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays and community health events.
• Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required.
• Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation as assigned.
• Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services (usually 1 year).

Education

• Masters degree in a field related to the position or one of the following certifications: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD), Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Fellow of the American Dietetic Association (FADA), or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements

• Previous experience in curriculum development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory, group process theory and application.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of PC applications required
• Demonstrates working knowledge of mainframe and personal computing systems.
• Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, written and verbal communications.
• Must be able to work in a Labor Management Partnership Environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent teaching/program planning.
• Knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory.
• Curriculum and materials development.
• Demonstrated ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• PC skills Previous individual, small group and large group/classroom training/teaching experience.
• Prior experience in CHL or lifestyle medicine strongly preferred.

Notes

• Days and hours will vary, some weekends, evenings and travel required.

Primary Location: California,Carson,Carson Main Street Health Pavilion

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM

Working Hours End: 08:00 PM

Job Schedule: Part-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B17-DASH|AFSCME|DASH

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Main St Hlth Pavilion Bldg Two - Mbr Education - Misc - 0806

Pay Range: $43.34 - $48.77 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.