Health Educator

DESCRIPTION




DESCRIPTION: Assists with administrative assignments, coordinates and conducts training workshops for patients and community.




SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by Director of Health Education and Training.




TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires standard amounts of standing and sitting; may require moving/carrying up to 25 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, telephone and copiers. Requires work outside the office.



DUTIES




FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and presents health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, conferences, and educational/promotional presentations.


• Encourage healthy lifestyles & wellness by educating patients and their families about health related topics such as the importance of exercise, weight management, and the habits and behaviors necessary to avoid illness.


• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.


• Develops policies for disease management programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.


• Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, outlines, and other materials used in teaching.


• Coordinates diet counseling services with nutritionist and program staff.


• Functions as part of a team while being self-motivated and self-directed.


• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information and patient records.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong community/public health orientation;


• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish;


• Experience with patient/community health education;


• Knowledge/experience in diabetes preferred;


• Knowledge of training and group dynamics;


• Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;


• Ability to work under minimal supervision;


• Must be able to travel in-town and out-of-town.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with in Health Sciences or related field. College education may be substituted for five years of experience. Two years' experience as a health educator/trainer preferred.


• Managerial level computer skills in Microsoft Windows; must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.


• CPR/First Aide certification required (If not currently certified, Center will provide training).


• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.


• Possess means of transportation.


• Texas Driver's License and proof of vehicle insurance.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and presents health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, conferences, and educational/promotional presentations.


• Encourage healthy lifestyles & wellness by educating patients and their families about health related topics such as the importance of exercise, weight management, and the habits and behaviors necessary to avoid illness.


• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.


• Develops policies for disease management programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.


• Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, outlines, and other materials used in teaching.


• Coordinates diet counseling services with nutritionist and program staff.


• Functions as part of a team while being self-motivated and self-directed.


• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information and patient records.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong community/public health orientation;


• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish;


• Experience with patient/community health education;


• Knowledge/experience in diabetes preferred;


• Knowledge of training and group dynamics;


• Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;


• Ability to work under minimal supervision;


• Must be able to travel in-town and out-of-town.