Health Educator III

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Health Educator III to enhance public awareness on poisoning injury risks and prevention in New Jersey. This full-time role involves community outreach, program planning, and collaboration with various organizations. Ideal candidates will have a background in public health and experience in health education.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in health education.
• Experience providing education to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements community education programs.
• Assesses community health needs and communicates them.
• Provides outreach and education to diverse populations.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Customer Service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health

Master's Degree in Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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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.

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Health Educator III

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department

NJMS-Emergency Medicine-NJPIES

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 for NJMS- Emergency Medicine.

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.
  
  

Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

20S

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

55626.00

Annual Mid Range Salary

66422.00

Annual Maximum Salary

78628.00

Standard Hours

37.50

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit

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

• Certification in Health Education, either as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
• Valid NJ driver's license and access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills strongly desired (fluent verbal, reading and writing); additional language proficiency will be regarded as a strong asset.
• 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

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

• 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.
  
  

Posting Details

Posting Number

24ST1075

Posting Open Date

09/17/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Newark (RBHS)

City

Newark

State

NJ

Location Details

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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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