Health Educator

Type of Appointment : Full Time Probationary

Job Classification : Health Educator

Anticipated Hiring Range : $5549 per month

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

THE DEPARTMENT :

The Care Center is a key component of the Campus Health and Wellbeing Cluster within the Division of Student Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona embodying the Universitys commitment to holistic and preventative approaches to student alignment with the Universitys mission and strategic goals we are dedicated to creating a supportive space where students can flourish both academically and personally. The Care Center is the first point of contact for students in distress or of concern. We connect students to essential resources provide advocacy and support them through crises support. Our comprehensive Basic Needs services include Health and Wellness Products and resources Mental Health Support Coordination Housing and Financial Support Food and Clothing Resources. By offering these diverse services we aim to empower students normalize the seeking of support and build a community that prioritizes care compassion and student success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct analyze and disseminate research data on the health of college students and prevention initiatives using existing data collection instruments and designing department-specific instruments.
• Design and conduct community health promotion / disease prevention education programs to improve health knowledge attitudes and behaviors of students using health promotion theories evidence-based best practices outcome evaluation statistical analysis and health behavior research methodologies.
• Design operate and maintain health education services in support of SHWSs and Care Centers mission including stress management bystander intervention alcohol and other drug prevention tobacco cessation cold and flu education nutrition education and exercise education for the campus community.
• Provide individual one-on-one patient education recorded in the Electronic Medical Record on a variety of health issues including stress management nutrition exercise substance use and sexual health. Assist in the supervision of peer health educators as they provide health education.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Care Center and execution of the Wellness Card Program which includes maintaining relationships with participating Faculty recruiting new Faculty partnerships and revising and updating health assessments to address the current student population.
• Conduct one-on-one and group sanction education sessions for students referred through the Office of Student Conduct & Integrity or other campus partners. Prepare and maintain adequate supplies of health education materials.
• Assist in marketing and campus outreach efforts to increase student awareness of Care Center & Wellness services. Coordinate and conduct outreach activities to connect the Care Center with the campus community including UHS OSLCC ASI Orientation Services Athletics and student clubs and organizations. Contribute to web content and social media relative to health promotion.
• Work with campus partners to create develop implement and evaluate healthy campus initiatives. Develop and maintain productive relationships with departments and individuals in the University community.
• Represent the department through committees services on campus community and professional development identified by incumbent and agreed upon with supervisor.
• Advocate for health promotion activities. Work to insure standards established by American College Health Association (ACHA) and the health and wellness standards of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for health promotion are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned incidental to the nature of the position or appropriate to the missions of the Students of Concern Team the Care Center the Division of Student Affairs and the university.
• Supports the Division of Student Affairs on collaborative initiatives related to supporting and advocating for students.
• Represents Care Services during weekend events and extended Hours.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information go to theCalifornia State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to theCalifornia State University Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 2. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is : minimum $5549 and maximum $8083 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must : 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest

This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information go to the Conflict of Interest policy.

Child Abuse / Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Read more at theCalifornia Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act California Education Code section 67380 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at the Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Reportand Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Fire Safety Report.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at . For more information go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomonas Employment Noticesweb page.

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1