Health Educator/Outreach Worker I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Bring lifesaving education and resources directly to Veterans, families, support systems, referral sources, and community agencies through engaging outreach and suicide prevention education. The position will build trusted partnerships, identify and engage eligible Veterans in community settings, coordinate required screening, and create warm connections to case management, housing, behavioral health, benefits, and other essential services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
At least one year of outreach or health education experience
Valid driver’s license and insurance.

Nice To Haves

Veteran-specific experience preferred
Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Promotes Health Education throughout the community, solicits and assesses patients’ interest in program participation and assures that patients meet the eligibility criteria as specified by the program objectives.
Conducts structured, scheduled educational sessions covering approved topics.
Identifies site locations for outreach work and health education classes.
Conducts formal event outreach to foster awareness of healthcare services.
Recommends pertinent information and referral services for medical, social and emotional support.
Updates curricula for health education sessions, including pre- and post-tests.
Establishes and keeps current a resource file/directory of information regarding available programs, services, contact persons and avenues of access in the community, and current trends of knowledge regarding health services.
Attends community and agency meetings as well as outreach events as required.
Assists with orienting new Health Educators to program’s policies and procedures.
Develops and submits accurate reports regarding program activities, patients served and other information as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Director and/or Administration.