Community Educator
About The Position
The Community Educator provides health education and helps community members connect with resources. The role focuses on education and outreach to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and support preventive health initiatives in ChristianaCare communities. The position supports the Home Visiting Community Health Worker team, which serves pregnant and young families with children under age 4. Community Educators work at ChristianaCare locations, community locations, and patient homes. Under supervision, they often engage independently with community members and partners. The position supports population health management and care coordination by addressing patients’ social needs, advancing health equity, increasing awareness of health resources, and strengthening community partnerships. Two grant-funded positions are available, one based in Kent County and one in Sussex County.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in community outreach, healthcare support, social services, or a related field.
- Access to a personal vehicle.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Education, or a related field.
- More than 1 year of relevant experience.
- Public speaking, group facilitation, and strong writing skills.
- Experience working with underserved or diverse populations.
- Bilingual ability in Spanish or Haitian Creole.
Responsibilities
- Promote health through one-to-one and group education and outreach.
- Partner with community organizations to provide community-based group education aligned with health education topics, curricula, and outreach goals.
- Use culturally appropriate health education curricula for assigned educational modules.
- Conduct community outreach to promote access to and engagement with healthcare.
- Connect individuals and families with community, social service, and healthcare resources.
- Conduct outreach and engagement in community settings, patients’ homes, healthcare facilities, and other appropriate locations.
- Document education and outreach activities in designated data systems according to program standards.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with community-based organizations, community leaders, and service providers.
- Participate in population health, quality improvement, and community health initiatives to improve outcomes and reduce health disparities.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies, privacy regulations, and professional standards.
- Participate in required training, supervision, coaching, and professional development.
- Perform assigned work safely and report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations to a supervisor in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits.
- 403(b) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Diverse and inclusive culture.
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
