Health Educator

Urban Health Plan•Bronx, NY

52d•$45,000 - $46,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Educator will be a member of our Pediatrics Department at our flagship community health center, El Nuevo San Juan in The Bronx. The Health Educator will be responsible for providing high quality, health literate, culturally competent and evidence-based health coaching and education to Urban Health Plan's patients and community. This is an entry level position for an individual looking to embark on a career in health education with children.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required in health education, health promotion, and community health, or another related field of study.
Bilingual English/Spanish, strongly preferred.
Previous exposure to working in a community based organization or healthcare setting is a plus.
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 or healthcare setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Focus on disease prevention and chronic disease self-management through individual and group sessions.
Strive to empower patients and community members by providing clinically approved content.
Participate in community outreach, tabling, health fairs, community and waiting room presentations.
Receive content support, complete assessment evaluation, and facilitate required materials.
Provide support to the Pediatric department in other duties as needed.

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