380 - Health Educator

MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC•New York, NY

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, and organizes health education programs concentrating on Health Education services for individuals, group and community needs by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Conducts group and individual sessions on reproductive health topics.
Provides education and information on reproductive health topics to community professionals.
Conducts community surveys and collaborates with other health specialists and civic groups to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine availability of professional health services with a focus on Heath Education.
Develops and maintains cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies.
Promotes health discussions at various MHHC sites, schools, industry, and other community agencies.
Researches, selects and /or prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials relevant to health promotion and disease prevention with focus on Heath Education.
Attends regularly scheduled Program Review Committee Meetings at the Center as well as other related meetings externally.
Attends and participates in training/informational sessions that are appropriate for Health Educators.
Maintains a calendar of events of educational and outreach activities.
Assists in quarterly review of clinical charts as directed by the administration.
Provides visits to school health programs for onsite education.
Oversees Educational Material Advisory Committee and maintains minutes of this meeting.
Attends Community Advisory Board of the Public Board Meetings as requested by administration and the Director of Health Education.