Health Educator

HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC • Harrisburg, PA

23h

About The Position

The Health Educator is responsible for the planning and implementation of Healthy Start’s group-based education activities, which include the provision of evidence-based or scientifically informed health promotion information to pre-conception, pregnant, and interconception women, their partners, and families.

Requirements

• Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and intentionally in front of an audience, and one (1) year of experience delivering health-related or curriculum-based education.
• Initiative and Creativity: Ability to navigate program partnerships, resolve challenges, and develop educational presentations and materials independently.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in basic data entry computer skills and the ability to learn new software or databases specific to the role.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Cultural Humility: Awareness of one’s own worldview and understanding that different worldviews exist, and cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in services and care.
• Team Player: An industrious and cooperative nature to foster harmonious working relationships with colleagues, leadership, community partners, and community members.
• Education Background: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to adjust schedule to meet the needs of group participants by working the occasional evening and/or weekend.
• Valid Driver’s License: Ability to travel throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, social work, or a related field preferred.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, any combination of related education and experience will be considered.
• Experience providing health education in the maternal-child health field is preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources in Dauphin County and surrounding areas.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide and lead the development of group education and group healthcare initiatives.
• Partner with community organizations to provide group-based education in the Greater Harrisburg community.
• Collaborate with the Healthy Start team to provide relevant group education to enrolled Healthy Start participants.
• Facilitate all group education sessions both at Hamilton and in the community.
• Work closely with Hamilton’s Women’s Health Department to implement group prenatal care and identify and recruit eligible prenatal patients.
• Co-facilitate group prenatal care sessions at Hamilton Health Center sites.
• Conduct outreach and develop recruitment strategies to increase attendance at group education sessions.
• Accurately and efficiently track, manage, and document all required data.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct in all interactions.
• Attend all necessary department and team meetings.
• Participate in department events and outreach activities as able.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures as required by program funding organizations and other regulatory agencies.
• Complete and keep track of continuing education credits as required by program regulations.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off that may include 19 PTO days, 7 paid Federal Holidays and 1 Birthday holiday for full time employees.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan Enrollment Options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefits pro-rated in accordance with FTE status and with Employee Handbook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED