Health Educator III

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Educator III for the Department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. You will conduct face-to-face trainings, webinars, and online trainings on recognizing opiate overdose and naloxone administration, and participate in program evaluations.

You will travel across NJ, engage diverse communities, and support educational and research projects within Addiction Psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Master's degree with 1 year of related experience.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face trainings, webinars and online trainings for professionals and the public on opiate overdose recognition and naloxone administration.
• Participate in training and other project evaluations.
• Contribute to development of distribution plan and distribute naloxone kits to professionals and the public.

Skills

Public health outreach

Training delivery

Webinar facilitation

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Details

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Educator III for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

• Conduct face-to-face training, webinars and on-line trainings for professionals and the public on recognizing opiate overdose, rescue breathing, and naloxone (i.e., opiate overdose medication) administration.
• Participate in training and other project evaluations.
• Contribute to development of distribution plan and distribute naloxone kits to professionals and the public.
• Seek and respond to training and naloxone distribution opportunities and target communities.
• Travel to various agencies, organizations, and communities(e.g., criminal justice, drug treatment, healthcare, syringe access, community center settings) throughout NJ; most travel will be in Central and Southern New Jersey.
• Attend and participate in key state and regional meetings regarding coordination of opiate prevention and treatment efforts in NJ.
• Provides support for educational and research projects within the Division of Addiction Psychiatry.

Employment Terms

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.50 (Standard Hours)

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description: HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Grade: 20S

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Details

Minimum Salary: 56516.000

Mid Range Salary: 67485.000

Maximum Salary: 79886.000

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience or a Master's Degree plus one (1) year of related experience.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Lift up to 15 pounds.
• Work Environment: Office environment, moderately noisy.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1732

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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