Health Educator II (Bilingual)

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey seeks a Health Education Specialist to assess, design, implement, present, and evaluate health education programs for members and the public.

Responsibilities include coordinating a broad range of services, developing materials, and collaborating with physicians. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and ready to travel to Downey area MOBs; evenings and rotating Saturdays may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent certification required or preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development and health education program coordination.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Level II required.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to work in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services.
• Coordinates health education services, including referrals, publicity, quality monitoring, scheduling, and use of community resources.
• Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public.
• Reviews and develops culturally appropriate health education materials (written and audiovisual).
• Consults with physicians and staff regarding health education services.

Skills

Curriculum development

Health education program design

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

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

Tools

PC applications

Job description

Job Summary:

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

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.

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.
• Must have experience with group & class facilitation, MI & adult learning training.
• Strong knowledge of diabetes & weight management education/content.

Notes:

• Will travel to all Downey area MOBs
• Will work evenings & rotating Saturdays.
• Shift, day, time may change based on operational needs.
• Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.