Health Educator

Adagio Health Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Adagio Health is seeking an energetic Health Educator to join the Nutrition & Education Department. The Health Educator will support the implementation of: Teen Outreach Program (TOP)- a social-emotional learning curricula designed for middle and high school youth. Healthy Relationships Toolkit (HeaRT)- CDC-developed model to prevent violence in adolescence that teaches 11 to 14-year-olds healthy relationship skills to prevent violence before it starts. Additional programs related to public health as applicable, including substance abuse education. Adagio Health deeply values the skills and experience of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans from specific military occupational specialties (MOS) or similar backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have experience educating and instructing groups of various ages, promoting healthy lifestyles, or providing preventive health care services during your service, your skills align perfectly with this Health Educator role. Adagio Health honors your service and invites you to bring your expertise to our mission-driven team.

Requirements

Ability to work well in a group.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Attention to detail.
Ability to lead an engaging lesson.
Ability to represent the agency in a professional and ethical manner.
Strong public speaking skills.
Ability to work with the public, education professionals, teachers, principals, and the low-income population.
Ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet the program goals.
Willingness to participate in meetings and trainings in order to continually develop skills.
Ability to work afterschool/weekend programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Series.
BS degree in public health, education, nutrition or a related field.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to: develop, provide and evaluate education programming.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable car.
Travel is required on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in youth education in a school setting and in public health is desirable.

Responsibilities

Initiates and delivers education in a variety of settings.
Ensures curricula is delivered as intended following program guidance and guidelines.
Delivers engaging, interactive, and concise lessons.
Builds relationships with program partners to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.
Maintains regular communication with program partners.
Initiates, leads, and provides technical assistance on supporting projects based partner needs.
Delivers indirect channels.
Completes all required documentation, data tracking, and data entry by determined deadlines.
Provides high quality customer service and participant recruitment in coordination with other Adagio Health initiatives as appropriate.
Collaborates with other educators to share ideas.
Works/travels in any offices as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.