Health Educator III

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in Newark seeks a Health Educator III to foster statewide public awareness on poisoning injury risk, poison prevention safety, and NJPIES services. You will develop and deliver education programs, with 50-75% field work at events and community venues across New Jersey.

The role requires planning, outreach, and collaboration with diverse communities, plus strong communication skills and travel across all counties. On-site, full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in public health-related field with relevant experience.
• Experience delivering health education to diverse populations.
• Willingness to travel across New Jersey.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and communicates community health needs.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates NJPIES' community education programs with majority field work.
• Provides outreach to diverse populations by collaborating with community organizations and schools.
• Serves as a community resource on poisoning injury and poison center services.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community-based organizations and coalitions.

Skills

Public speaking

Community education

Travel to NJ counties

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion

Master's Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

NJ driver's license

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Health Educator III

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department: NJMS - Emergency Medicine NJPI

Overview: 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.

Posting Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Educator III in the Department of Emergency Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). The Health Educator III position is responsible for fostering statewide public awareness on poisoning injury risk, poison prevention safety, and the services of NJPIES by providing poison prevention education programs to diverse populations within the state of New Jersey. This is a full-time position under the direction of the Director of Public Education. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assesses and communicates community health needs.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates NJPIES' community education programs. It is anticipated that majority of time (50 -75%) will be dedicated to field work (health fairs, teaching, special events) with the remainder in the office.
• Provides outreach and education to diverse populations within the state of New Jersey by collaborating with community-based organizations, schools, municipal government, civic groups, community leaders, colleges/universities, religious groups, childcare centers and other injury prevention organizations.
• Serves as a community resource person on unintentional poisoning injury and poison center services.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community-based organizations, and represents the poison control center on coalitions, work groups, committee meetings, and special events.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 20S

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: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description: HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in providing health education to diverse populations or a Master's Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion and a minimum of one (1) year experience in providing health education to diverse populations.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid NJ driver's license and access to a vehicle on a daily basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This position requires travel to all 21 counties in the state of New Jersey for community education programs, meetings and events.
• Travel costs (mileage and tolls) will be reimbursed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster relationships within diverse communities across New Jersey.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible with hours, some evenings and weekends required. Strong customer service skills.
• Professional experience in public speaking both large and small groups. Strong facilitation skills.
• Some experience with hosting webinars and other forms of online education.
• Self-motivated, dependable and detail-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Health Education, either as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) is Preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills strongly desired (fluent verbal, reading and writing); additional language proficiency will be regarded as a strong asset.

Equipment Utilized:

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing for several hours at a time, sitting, walking, reaching, kneeling, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment.
• Moderate noise and minimal exposure to infection and communicable diseases.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1667

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)

City: Newark

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

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement