IN-DOH-Oral Health Educator

SnapCode Inc

IN 46204, IN

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Best Practices, Budgeting, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Dental Hygiene, Educational Administration, Event Management, Grant Writing, Health Education, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Long-Term Care, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventive Medicine, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Public Health, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

IN 46204, IN

POSTED

30+ days ago

Short Description:
The Oral Health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral
health awareness and education across skilled nursing facilities, schools,
early learning centers, and community settings.

Complete Description:
Oral Health Educator Job Description:

Overview:(The Oral Health Educator will play a
pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and education across skilled
nursing facilities, schools, early learning centers, and community settings.
This position will focus on equipping Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs),
school nurses, educators, children and families, and community partners with
the knowledge and skills needed to support oral hygiene practices, preventive
care, and improved oral health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Training
& Education: Develop and deliver tailored workshops, and training sessions
for CNAs, school nurses, early learning centers, and community partners on oral
health best practices.

Resource
Development: Create and distribute educational materials such as guides,
checklists, pamphlets, posters, videos, and digital content tailored to skilled
nursing facilities, school settings, and families.

Collaboration: Work closely with Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) leadership, school administrators,
healthcare professionals, and community organizations to align oral health
education with patient care protocols, school health needs, and community-based
initiatives.

Oral
Health Advocacy: Promote the importance of oral health in overall health,
especially for elderly residents, chronically ill patients, children, and
vulnerable populations.

Support
& Guidance: Serve as a resource to CNAs, school nurses, educators, and
community partners by providing ongoing support, answering questions, and
offering solutions to oral health challenges.

Outreach
& Events: Support planning, coordination, and participation in community
outreach events, health fairs, school-based programs, and public health
campaigns to expand oral health awareness and access.

Program
Support: Assist with program planning, preparation and distribution of oral
health education materials, grant proposals, budgets, data collection, and
reporting.

Evaluation: Monitor and assess the impact of educational programs and outreach
activities and recommend improvements to enhance care delivery, school-based
prevention, and community engagement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s
degree or certification in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Education, or a
related field.

Experience
delivering health education or training programs, preferably in school,
healthcare, long-term care, or community settings.

Knowledge
of oral hygiene practices, common dental conditions, preventive care
strategies, and behavior change techniques.

Strong
communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage CNAs, school
nurses, healthcare teams, educators, families, and community partners.

Ability to
develop accessible, engaging, and culturally appropriate educational materials.

Familiarity with skilled nursing facility workflows, school health programs,
and public health outreach preferred.

Relevant
background in public health, data management, program evaluation, and grant
writing preferred.

Skills:

Excellent
interpersonal skills to engage with CNAs, school nurses, administrators,
healthcare teams, and community stakeholders.

Ability to
present complex oral health information in a clear, accessible, and impactful
manner.

Empathy
and understanding when addressing oral health challenges in vulnerable
populations.

Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions, outreach
activities, and program responsibilities.

Creativity
in developing materials and presenting oral health information in an engaging
way.

Proficiency in data management and analysis to support program evaluation and
reporting.

Flexibility to support oral health education needs across long-term care,
school, early learning, and community settings.

Relevant
background in public health.

Prior
experience with grant writing preferred.

Skills:

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience	Expertise Rating	Move
Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Education or a related field.	Required
Certification or degree in Degree in Dental Hygiene, Public Health or a related field.	Required
Knowledge of oral hygiene practices, common dental issues and preventative care strategies	Required	2	Years
Experience in delivering health education or training programs, ideally in a school-based setting, early learning center or healthcare setting.	Required	1	Years
Strong communication and interpersonal skills	Required
Ability to develop accessible, engaging, and culturally appropriate educational materials	Required
Proficiency in data management & analysis.	Highly desired
Prior experience with grant writing and budgeting	Highly desired
Certification in oral health education	Highly desired

Questions:
Question 1
Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question 2
What is your candidate's email address?
Question 3
Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?
Question 4
If selected for engagement, your candidate s hourly Pay Rate must be ***/hour. The Provider Markup for this position is 30%. Do you agree to these requirements?
Question 5
Initial interview will be via Teams with 2nd interviews requiring in-person attendance. Does candidate agree to this requirement?
Question 6
Candidate is required to be on-site 60% of the time when not in the field, 40% remote. Does candidate accept this requirement?
Question 7
Candidate will be required to travel throughout the state approx. 30% of the time. Does candidate accept this requirement?
Question 8
Position is 7.5H days/37.5H week, variable days depending on meetings scheduled in the community. Does candidate accept this requirement?

Agency Interview Type:
Phone and in-person

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

IN-DOH-Oral Health Educator

SnapCode Inc

IN 46204, IN

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SnapCode Inc

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