SBY CHL 0.5 Hlth Edr II-PT/Hrly

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Health Education Specialist to assess, design, implement and evaluate health education programs for members and the community. The role coordinates services, develops materials, and collaborates with clinicians to promote cost-effective health education.

The candidate should have a Masters degree in a related field, experience in curriculum development, and strong communication skills. Some travel and scheduling flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Masters degree in a field related to the position.
• Experience in curriculum development is required.
• Knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory, and group process theory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC applications is required.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of mainframe and personal computing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services.
• Coordinates health education services including referrals, publicity, scheduling, and documentation.
• Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services.
• Reviews and develops culturally appropriate health education materials.
• Consults with physicians and staff on health education services.
• Coordinates health information projects such as catalogs, newsletters, displays, and events.
• Specializes in a specific area of health education as required.
• Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation as assigned.
• Participates in setting department strategic goals and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Behavior change

Adult learning theory

Group process theory

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

PC applications

Mainframe knowledge

Education

Masters degree in a field related to the position

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNSD)

Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR)

Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP)

Fellow of the American Dietetic Association (FADA)

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

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.
• Prior experience in CHL or lifestyle medicine strongly preferred.

Notes:

• Days and hours will vary, some weekends, evenings and travel required.