Health Educator

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

The Health Educator, under general supervision, implements evidence-based health strategies, policies, programs, and services for students in grades 8–12 in partnership with school districts, communities, and providers across the region. The role delivers the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program 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). The employee must be available for after-hours events, attend and conduct trainings at various off-site locations, and complete additional background screening, including FBI fingerprinting for school partnerships. A flexible working arrangement agreement is required upon offer. The position is grant funded, and future employment may depend on continued 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 the responsibilities and competencies of health education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to the college.
• Ability to deliver presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small-group discussions and facilitation.
• Availability for after-hours events and off-site trainings.
• Ability to pass additional background screening, including FBI fingerprinting for school partnerships.

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 specific to the YAM program.
• Work with school counselors and teachers to provide health education activities in partnership with school districts across the Health Related Institution (HRI).
• 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 refreshers provided by the state.
• Collect training data required 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 school administrators to ensure student safety and program fidelity.
• Supervise student staff, interns, and/or peer educators.

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 annual paid 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.
• 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 at Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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