Community Program Educator, PPC

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Somerset, PA

446d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Program Educator at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes is responsible for leading and managing educational programs aimed at helping families and youths make healthy choices. This part-time hybrid role involves overseeing partnerships, coordinating community initiatives, and collaborating with leadership to achieve strategic goals. The position requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate community events and outreach activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science, Nursing, Education or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, public health education, community outreach or related experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience working with multiple audiences preferred (adolescent, young adult, adult, geriatric).
• Ability to travel throughout service area.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multiple audiences preferred (adolescent, young adult, adult, geriatric).

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements evaluation tools for program effectiveness.
• Coordinates information dissemination through media, state-wide emails, lectures, health fairs, and other requests.
• Represents the organization at community events and professional organizations, committees, conventions, and other events.
• Manages education program delivery to employees, agencies, community organizations, the general public, and health care providers.
• Assesses community needs to determine appropriate training needs.
• Maintains a system to collect, analyze, and report information on programs presented, materials distributed, and contacts made throughout the service area. Provides regular reports on education efforts.
• Coordinates with leadership to obtain grants and corporate funding; assists in developing and writing grant proposals.
• Manages operations, budget, communications, staff, and project/program development.
• Recruits volunteer educators from various organizations to increase the number of events held and people reached.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree