Health Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

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.

Benefits offered : In addition to your base pay, you may also be eligible to receive in accordance with our Employee Handbook :

• 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 You’ll Do :

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

All About Hamilton Health Center

Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within a 30-mile radius of Harrisburg, PA and continues to grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania’s residents by delivering high quality, respectful and patient-centered health and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is that every member of our community, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives holistic, quality health care needed to create a healthy community. For over 50 years we have been true to these words. As part of our team, you will work alongside a dedicated team that cares and values those we serve.

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