Community Health Educator I

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

18h

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for training and conducting outreach program activities and health education for participants and their families in identified counties throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas to help maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Maintains and documents accurate data related to the outreach programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Responsible for training and conducting outreach program activities and health education for participants and their families in identified counties throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas to help maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Maintains and documents accurate data related to the outreach programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent General Studies
• Customer service 1-3 years
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office program or programs as indicated in the specific function within the department.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to understand and compose complex written materials.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment with tact and diplomacy in all situations.
• Must be able to assess needs of participant and their families and respond appropriately.
• Strong ability to integrate knowledge and theory into practice.
• Ability to demonstrate skill in organization, coordination and time management.
• Must be able to provide effective instructions to participants.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in an effective and positive manner with participant and their families.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective communication and negotiating skills with and between individuals and groups of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, including Associates, social services providers, business entities, and students and their families.
• Strong influencing, coaching and consultative skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Education
• Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Bachelor's Degree Social Services

Responsibilities

• Presents health information to patients, families, or community groups in order to promote healthy lifestyle decisions and chronic disease management.
• Provides health education and awareness to the assigned community program.
• Enters data, documents and evaluates the effectiveness of program activities.

What This Job Offers

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