Community Health Educator I FT I Community Outreach I HIV Network I Nights

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

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
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
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.

Benefits

The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Frequent travel outside office on a regular basis.
Exposure to patient bodily fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve.
We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.
We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates.
For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.
With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.
Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.