Health Educator- Flex- New River Valley- Grant Funded

Carilion Clinic • Radford, VA

2d

About The Position

Plans, develops, presents and evaluates community health education programs and activities held in the communities served by Carilion Clinic. Provides and manages health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Functions as a team member to advance Carilion Clinic’s goals through health education and by serving as a resource on community health issues. Works collaboratively with minimal supervision. Provides health education directly to the community at large, primarily through planned programs, fairs and screening events. Functions as a team member to advance Carilion Clinics goals through health education skills and by serving as a resource on community health education issues. Plans and implements evidence-based health education programs and practices to influence health behavior change among underserved audiences. Produces quality health communications including content for social media, printable materials, and talking points in collaboration with team members. Coordinates policy, systems, and environmental change projects with community partners to support community health and wellbeing. Completes data collection and reporting on health education initiatives according to established processes. Collaborates with other Carilion Clinic departments, providers, and hospitals and community service organizations to promote health education interventions and align initiatives that improve the health of communities in response to results of Community Health Needs Assessments. Enhances personal and team development related to health education programs and practices. Works to continuously improve and stays current on community health education issues and interventions. Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees. Champion Carilion's mission, vision and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in community health education, public health education, health and physical education, or nursing or 8 years of experience required.
• Three years of professional experience required.
• AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Virginia Drivers License required.
• Ability to educate clients of any age or SES level on community health education.
• Well-organized, proficient at multi-tasking and working with minimal direction.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications highly desirable.
• Must provide own transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree preferred.
• Prefer demonstration of public health education background and skills.
• Eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam within the first year of employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, presents and evaluates community health education programs and activities
• Provides and manages health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles
• Functions as a team member to advance Carilion Clinic’s goals through health education and by serving as a resource on community health issues
• Provides health education directly to the community at large, primarily through planned programs, fairs and screening events
• Plans and implements evidence-based health education programs and practices to influence health behavior change among underserved audiences
• Produces quality health communications including content for social media, printable materials, and talking points in collaboration with team members
• Coordinates policy, systems, and environmental change projects with community partners to support community health and wellbeing
• Completes data collection and reporting on health education initiatives according to established processes
• Collaborates with other Carilion Clinic departments, providers, and hospitals and community service organizations to promote health education interventions and align initiatives that improve the health of communities in response to results of Community Health Needs Assessments
• Enhances personal and team development related to health education programs and practices
• Works to continuously improve and stays current on community health education issues and interventions
• Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees
• Champion Carilion's mission, vision and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level