Health Educator
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to facilitate educational workshops and sessions. Using evidenced based strategies, delivers programs to individuals, families and communities focused on nutrition and physical activity while addressing health disparities and promoting equitable health outcomes. Receives general guidance and direction to perform a variety of non-routine tasks with limited decision-making responsibility. Some judgment is required to adapt program content and respond to participant inquiries. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. Regular contact with program participants and other health educators is required to develop, enhance and deliver content.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Facilitate educational workshops/group sessions, and demonstrations on healthy lifestyle choices and behavior changes in local schools, community and faith-based organizations.
· Assist Program Manager in preparing lesson plans that conform to program guidelines, are age appropriate, and based on the needs of the participants.
· Regularly participate in community outreach events, health fairs and other public forums to raise awareness and disseminate health information.
· Collect and analyze data to measure program effectiveness, monitor progress, and prepare reports as well as identify areas for improvement.
· Provide presentations on nutrition, physical activity, and overall well-being.
· Conduct individualized health education and counseling sessions to address client specific needs and support behavior modifications.
· Collaborate with other organizational programs to integrate health education programs with other program initiatives.
· Establish and maintain partnerships with community members and stakeholders to maintain and grow sustainable health promotion efforts.
· Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines related to health education and community engagement.
· Ensure assigned paperwork is completed and maintained in accordance with LAHC and funding source standards.
· Attends assigned meetings as required.
· Remains current in research, trends, and best practices in community health education, nutrition and physical activity and educational techniques,
· Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
· Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
· Evidence based health education strategies and best practices.
· Health disparities and social determinants of health.
· Community resources and organizations related to nutrition and physical fitness in Wayne County, Michigan.
Skill in:
· Facilitation and/or classroom training experience
· Public speaking
· Data collection, analysis, and reporting, including experience with evaluation methodologies and tools.
· Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams
Ability to:
· Design, develop and deliver program content.
· Must have strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
· Travel to multiple sites to provide services
· Partner with other members of the department as well as other functional areas of the organization to accomplish objectives.
· Capture participant attention and influence, motivate and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
· Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
· Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships
· Cultural competency is a must.
· Solid organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverables and expectations.
· Bilingual preferred
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
· Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
· Required Disciplines: Public Health, Health Education, Community Health or a related field
-or-
· At least 2 year of experience in community health education, facilitation, public speaking and/or curriculum development required or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
· Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
o Valid driver’s license
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal business hours. Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including some evening and weekends.
Travel Required: Local travel only
Working Environment: Climate controlled environment.
Job Family:
Job Category:
Physical Requirements:
Sitting
Up to 7 hour(s) per day
Lifting
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Walking
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Standing
Up to 6 hour(s) per day
Pushing
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Bending
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Squatting
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Pulling
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Stooping
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Reaching
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Climbing
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Balancing
Will not generally apply
Stairs
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Twisting
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Ladder
Will not generally apply
Crawling
Will not generally apply
Step-stool
Will not generally apply
Kneeling
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Excessive heat
Will not generally apply
Typing
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Excessive cold
Will not generally apply
Data Entry
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Dust
Will not generally apply
Humidity
Will not generally apply
Loud Noise
Will not generally apply
Hands in Water
Will not generally apply
Unusual hearing or vision demands:
None specified
Other physical demands or notes:
** Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.
Last updated: January 14, 2024
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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