HEALTH EDUCATOR

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Health Educator will facilitate, implement, present, and evaluate health education programs and services to patients of all ages.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses patient needs, establishes priorities, develops, recommends, updates, implements, and evaluates health education programs and services
• Provides group class or one-on-one health education services to members and the general public
• Conducts individual and small group health coaching
• Counsels patients on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, smoking cessation, substance abuse, teen health, Hepatitis B, preventive cancer screening and immunization, proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle options
• Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including recruiting members, establishing referral system, providing scheduling and logistical support to promote the well-being of patients and the community
• May be required to work sometimes at satellite NEMS sites and/or at weekend events
• Supports development, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and activities to improve health outcomes
• Develops and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate, written, and audio-visual health education materials
• Performs relevant community outreach and education activities to targeted groups and individuals
• Works collaboratively with Administration and Graphic Design Department and assists in health information projects such as activity schedule, newsletters, informational displays, flyers, posters, staff bulletin, community health events
• Assists in leading summer interns and volunteers and implementing education activities for the Health Center Week
• Serves as a resource to patients and provides them with the best information available
• Collects, tabulates, and analyzes program data, and prepares monthly services reports
• Provides phone call services and schedules appointments for patients for the events and services such as classes and support groups
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Science or related field preferred or high school diploma with 4 - 8 years equivalent experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years working experience in health education field and/or health care setting
• Ability to facilitate wellness and exercise classes for older adult patients. Current Group Fitness Certification from a nationally recognized fitness training organization (i.e. ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM) or ability to obtain it. Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist Training preferred.
• 1-2 years of group fitness teaching experience preferred
• Current National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) Certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months of first available training date is required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• May be required to work sometimes at satellite NEMS sites and/or at weekend events
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a variety of settings
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to present ideas accurately, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing; assist in the promotion of public health education programs
• Proficient computer skills including use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required

LANGUAGE:

• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese), both oral and written
• Fluent in Mandarin preferred
• Must be able to read and write English fluently

STATUS:

• This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.
• This is not an OSHA high-risk position.