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

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•Queens, NY

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services for over 125 years, offering more than 160 programs and services for various age groups and those with mental illness. Their program aims to help individuals and families achieve more stable and stronger home lives. Health and Wellness Services specifically engages the community through interactive workshops, support groups, events, and resource fairs focused on daily needs such as healthy living, COVID-19, and parenting. The Health and Wellness Educator will assist in developing and delivering pertinent nutrition, health, and wellness workshops in the community, adhering to administrative tasks, data collection, and contractual obligations. This role operates within Catholic Charities' integrated programming philosophy, emphasizing family-centered, strength-focused, and client empowerment practices. The goal is to facilitate workshops that empower participants to maximize their health and wellness for long, full, and vibrant lives, recognizing the importance of a balanced mind, body, and spirit.

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)
No driving while intoxicated convictions
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

2 years of experience in group work preferred
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.
Schedule resources needed for delivery of workshops, including locations, materials, and refreshments.
Conduct workshops in accordance with curriculum.
Advertise and market events, including visiting sites in advance to market events in the neighborhood and hanging signage and banners at locations 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 connections to improve the quality of workshops.
Provide summary reports and photographs for each workshop or workshop series for marketing and promotional purposes.
Other duties as assigned.