Health Educator II (CCS Paneled Required), Pediatrics, Clinic, 40 hrs TEMP, Day

Kaiser Permanente • Downey, CA

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About The Position

The position involves assessing, designing, implementing, presenting, and evaluating health education programs and services. The role requires conducting needs assessments, establishing priorities, and coordinating a wide range of health education services. This includes establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating the use of community services to promote the delivery of cost-effective health education services. The individual will provide direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public, review, develop, and recommend high-quality, culturally appropriate written and audio-visual health education materials, and consult with physicians and staff regarding related health education services. Additionally, the role involves coordinating health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletters, informational displays, and community health events, specializing in specific areas of health education as required, preparing reports, grants, proposals, and documentation, and participating in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services (usually 1 year).
• Masters degree in a field related to the position or relevant certifications (CDE, CNSD, CSR, CSP, FADA, IBCLC).
• Previous experience in curriculum development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory, and group process theory.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of PC applications required.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of mainframe and personal computing systems.
• Must be able to work in a Labor Management Partnership Environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of recent teaching/program planning experience.
• Knowledge of behavior change and adult learning theory.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Demonstrated ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Previous individual, small group, and large group/classroom training/teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts needs assessments and establishes priorities for health education programs.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards.
• Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including referral and publicity systems.
• Monitors quality and documentation of health education services.
• Provides scheduling and logistical support for health education services.
• Facilitates the use of community services to promote cost-effective health education delivery.
• Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public.
• Reviews, develops, and recommends culturally appropriate health education materials.
• Consults with physicians and staff regarding health education services.
• Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs and community health events.
• Specializes in specific areas of health education as required.
• Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation as assigned.
• Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree