Community Health Educator Senior - Diabetes Team

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

1d • $27

About The Position

DHHS Nebraska is seeking a dedicated health educator to enhance access to diabetes self-management, education, and support programs and improve the quality of care among healthcare providers to improve outcomes for Nebraskans with diabetes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent coursework/training in community health education, biological science, adult/continuing education or related field AND experience in public/community health education activities with responsibility for developing, evaluating, and leading health education program activities; assessing health needs; writing and designing educational and informational material, training aids, and presentations; preparing grant proposals; or planning and leading group sessions.
• Related experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in public or community health, public administration, healthcare, nutrition, dietetics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in public or community health, public administration, healthcare, nutrition, dietetics, or related field.
• Supervisor and/or leadership experience and experience managing federal grants and contracts/subawards.
• Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public health planning and implementation; the principles of grant writing, reporting, and grant administration. The 10 essential public health services; contract and subaward writing, monitoring, and management.
• Skills: Supportive supervision, including use of progressive discipline to support teammate success the practices; and techniques of developing partnerships and collaborations.
• Abilities: Plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; maintain accurate and thorough records; prepare grant proposals and reports; interpret and apply federal grant requirements, agency rules, policies and procedures; Communicate effectively; design educational and informational materials, training aids, and presentations; plan and lead group sessions; prioritize and manage time. Problem solve and make decisions; balance needs, requirements, and workload for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Improve Access to and Participation in Diabetes Education Programs – The coordinator will play a pivotal role in enhancing access to Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) programs. This involves ensuring that more individuals with diabetes have the opportunity to engage with and benefit from these programs, which are critical to improving long-term health outcomes.
• Enhance the Quality of Diabetes Care Among Healthcare Providers - Emphasize improving the quality of diabetes care delivered by healthcare providers. The coordinator will work closely with healthcare teams to improve their diabetes management practices, potentially through training, sharing best practices, and incorporating evidence-based strategies into care routines.
• Manage Federal Grants and Ensure Compliance – Oversee the successful implementation and administrations of federal grants. This includes developing grant applications, budgets, and work plans, ensuring that the programs meet specified goals and objectives, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. The coordinator will also evaluate performance measures to assess the program’s effectiveness.
• Foster Collaborative Relationships with Partners – The coordinator is expected to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, such as healthcare providers, local health departments, and community organizations. This collaboration will involve identifying community resources and gaps in diabetes care and working together to address those gaps and improve program outcomes.
• Provide Technical Assistance and Training – Another key objective is providing technical assistance and training to a variety of stakeholders, including contractors, healthcare clinics, and local health departments. The goal is to equip these groups with evidence-based strategies, policies, and practices that will improve diabetes management and nutrition programs in the community.
• Contract and Subaward Oversight – This role oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of contracts and subawards. The coordinator will ensure that these agreements adhere to federal and state regulations, and that partners are fulfilling their obligations in a way that supports the broader goals of the diabetes management and education program.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level