Health Educator

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

21h

About The Position

The Health Educator, under general supervision, implements evidence-based health strategies, policies, programs, and services—particularly the YAM (Youth Aware of Mental Health) program—for students in grades 8–12. The role works with school districts, communities, and providers across the region in face-to-face settings; provides health training and guidance; conducts outreach on and off campus; and supervises student staff, interns, and/or peer educators. Training is provided.

This is a state- and federally funded position sponsored by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC), which works to address mental health challenges affecting children, adolescents, and perinatal women and improve the state’s mental health care system. Texas A&M University is a Health Related Institution for the TCMHCC.

The employee must be available for after-hours events, attend and conduct trainings at off-site locations, and pass additional background screening, including FBI fingerprinting for school partnerships. A flexible working arrangement agreement is required upon offer. The position is grant funded, so future employment may depend on future funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, or an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of health education responsibilities and competencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to college.
• Ability to conduct presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small-group discussions and facilitation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in an applicable field such as Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or another specialty related to the job function.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for health promotion programs and services.
• Implement training and education programs specific to YAM.
• Work with school counselors and teachers to provide health education activities in partnership with school districts across the Health Related Institution region.
• Assemble backup materials for technical issues.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Serve as a campus resource for timely, current, and relevant health information.
• Assemble appropriate resources for school districts.
• Work with a team of health educators to hire and train new health educators.
• Attend YAM trainings and refresher sessions provided by the state.
• Collect training data needed for project reporting and maintain training records.
• Prepare and review education materials for the assigned project.
• Attend state consultation calls for project reporting.
• Conduct outreach to schools not enrolled in YAM.
• Attend on-site meetings, trainings, and webinars.
• Create resources and sticker books for program delivery.
• Maintain the program delivery schedule.
• Work with school counselors and administrators to ensure student safety and program fidelity.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of paid annual holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Access to the Living Well employee program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level