GYN)

Urban Health Plan•Bronx, NY

74d•$45,560 - $45,560•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Educator will be a member of our OB/GYN department in The Bronx. Health educators have a diverse range of responsibilities focused on promoting health and well-being within communities. They design and implement educational programs, develop materials, assess community needs, advocate for health policies, and provide counseling and support. In the OB Department, the Health Educator provides health education to OB patients during pregnancy and postpartum on a variety of topics

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Health Education and Promotion, Education, Public Health, Social Work, or related field of study.
Bilingual English/Spanish, required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Commitment to excellence and to providing quality service to patients.

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to working in a community based organization, health clinics and other medical settings a plus

Responsibilities

Makes valuable contributions to the content of the health education curricula.
Conducts individual and group waiting room presentations, and participates in outreach activities.
Empowers patients and community members by providing evidence-based health education data on asthma, diabetes, weight management, tobacco cessation, heart disease, sexual and reproductive health, and others.
Focuses on overall health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self management while counseling patients/families to adapt to healthy and positive behaviors.
Provides patients with referrals to community based supportive resources.

Benefits

Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
Entertainment Discount Programs
Employee Assistant Programs
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
$50,000 term life Insurance