Health Educator

LAHC Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to facilitate educational workshops and sessions. Using evidenced based strategies, delivers programs to individuals, families and communities focused on nutrition and physical activity while addressing health disparities and promoting equitable health outcomes. Clients may include seniors and/or food pantry and nutrition program recipients. Receives general guidance and direction to perform a variety of non-routine tasks with limited decision-making responsibility. Some judgment is required to adapt program content and respond to participant inquiries. Resolves most questions and problems and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. Regular contact with program participants and other health educators is required to develop, enhance and deliver content.

Requirements

Knowledge of evidence based health education strategies and best practices.
Knowledge of health disparities and social determinants of health.
Knowledge of Community resources and organizations related to nutrition and physical fitness in Wayne County, Michigan.
Skill in facilitation and/or classroom training experience
Skill in public speaking
Skill in data collection, analysis, and reporting, including experience with evaluation methodologies and tools.
Skill in operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams
Ability to design, develop and deliver program content.
Must have strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel to multiple sites to provide services
Ability to partner with other members of the department as well as other functional areas of the organization to accomplish objectives.
Ability to capture participant attention and influence, motivate and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Cultural competency is a must.
Solid organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverables and expectations.
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Public Health, Health Education, Community Health or a related field
At least 2 year of experience in community health education, facilitation, public speaking and/or curriculum development required or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate educational workshops/group sessions, and demonstrations on healthy lifestyle choices and behavior changes in local schools, community and faith-based organizations.
Assist Program Manager in preparing lesson plans that conform to program guidelines, are age appropriate, and based on the needs of the participants.
Regularly participate in community outreach events, health fairs and other public forums to raise awareness and disseminate health information.
Collect and analyze data to measure program effectiveness, monitor progress, and prepare reports as well as identify areas for improvement.
Provide presentations on nutrition, physical activity, and overall well-being.
Conduct individualized health education and counseling sessions to address client specific needs and support behavior modifications.
Collaborate with other organizational programs to integrate health education programs with other program initiatives.
Establish and maintain partnerships with community members and stakeholders to maintain and grow sustainable health promotion efforts.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines related to health education and community engagement.
Ensure assigned paperwork is completed and maintained in accordance with LAHC and funding source standards.
Attends assigned meetings as required.
Remains current in research, trends, and best practices in community health education, nutrition and physical activity and educational techniques,
Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.