Health and Wellness Educator I - Full Time; 6182-205-A

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•New York, NY

23h

About The Position

The Health and Wellness Educator will assist in developing and providing pertinent nutrition, health, and wellness workshops in the community. The Health and Wellness Educator will adhere to all administrative tasks, data collection and comply with contractual obligations. This work will be completed within the Catholic Charities frame of an integrated programming philosophy of family centered, strength-focused, and client empowerment centered practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service, Nutrition and Wellness, Group Dynamics or related field
Valid driver's license, proof of department of motor vehicles driving history, 3 years of current driving experience with no more than one moving violation in the previous 24 months (2 years), and no driving while intoxicated convictions
2 years of experience in group work preferred.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Creole preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate workshops empowering participants to maximize their level of health and wellness to live long, full, and healthy, vibrant lives. The pursuit of health, personal growth, and improved quality of life relies on living a balanced life. To achieve balance, we need to care for our mind, body, and spirit.
Schedule resources needed for delivery of workshops. This includes locations, materials, refreshments, etc.
Conduct workshops in accordance with curriculum.
Advertise and market events including going out to sites ahead of time to market event in neighborhood including hanging signage and banners at location and in local store fronts, libraries etc.
Develop internal and external linkages while engaging in community building activities and promoting program services through outreach initiatives. Utilize these connections to improve quality of workshops
Provide summary reports and photographs for each workshop or workshop series for marketing and promotional purposes
Other duties as assigned.