Community Educator I

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Community Educator I is responsible for delivering high-quality health education and training to diverse populations within the community. This role focuses on promoting health literacy, wellness, and injury prevention through engaging and accessible programming, with a strong emphasis on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The instructor facilitates classes in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent certification guidelines, tailoring content to meet the needs of various audiences, including parents, caregivers, and the general public.
WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Deliver educational material to adult audiences while applying the principles of adult education. Communicate in a professional manner with class participants, patients, visitors, coworkers and staff, and utilizes the AIDET and HEAT service methods. Provide program evaluation for all education offerings; updates program based on evaluation results. Coordinate scheduling and/or class requirements based on facility needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in health related field preferred
• 1 year of teaching experience preferred
• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSINST), American Heart Association Instructor Certification, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor (ACLSINS) preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational material to adult audiences while applying the principles of adult education.
• Communicate in a professional manner with class participants, patients, visitors, coworkers and staff, and utilizes the AIDET and HEAT service methods.
• Provide program evaluation for all education offerings; updates program based on evaluation results.
• Coordinate scheduling and/or class requirements based on facility needs.

Benefits

• Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

What This Job Offers

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