Health Educator II (CPT REQUIRED)

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Health Education Specialist to assess, design, implement, and evaluate health education programs for members and the public. The role involves coordinating services, developing materials, and collaborating with clinicians to improve community health outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree or related certifications, strong behavior-change knowledge, and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a field related to health education or a list of certifications such as CDE/CNSD/CSR/CSP/FADA/IBCLC.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Knowledge of behavior change and adult learning theory.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, design, implement, present, and evaluate health education programs and services.
• Coordinate a wide range of health education services, including referral systems and public outreach.
• Provide direct group or one-on-one health education to members and the public.
• Review and develop high quality, culturally appropriate health education materials.
• Consult with physicians and staff regarding health education services.
• Coordinate health information projects (program catalogs, newsletters, displays, events).
• Specialize in a health education area as required.
• Prepare reports, grants, proposals and documentation.
• Participate in department strategic goals and priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavior change

Adult learning

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

PC skills

Education

Master's degree or related certs

Tools

PC software

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

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.
• Personal Trainer Certification from Accredited Organization highly recommended.
• Spanish speaking, experience with Yoga and/or Tai Chi preferred.

Notes

• Tue-Sat (Some Mon if needed) ; Variable hours; 2 evening shifts