Health Educator I/II

La Clinica de La Raza•Oakland, CA

About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is seeking Health Educators to provide culturally appropriate health education and outreach to diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role builds on the organization’s community-health and social-justice mission, helping people access health coverage, navigate the health care system, and connect with preventive and primary care services. Health Educators provide education in group and individual settings, develop and maintain educational resources, document program activities, and collaborate with community organizations and peer educators. The position may serve at youth-focused sites or other clinics addressing topics such as nutrition-related chronic disease prevention and perinatal education. A flexible schedule is required for classes and community events after business hours and on weekends as needed. The role is offered at Health Educator I or Health Educator II level, with different education and experience requirements.

Requirements

Health Educator I: High school degree or GED, at least one year of experience providing health education to underserved communities of color, and two years of work experience in a community setting, preferably at a health center.
Health Educator II: Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Sciences, or behavioral sciences, and two years of experience providing health education to underserved communities of color.
Experience must include peer counseling, support, education, and/or advocacy services for the Health Educator II role.
Demonstrated knowledge of health education principles, methods, and materials, including Motivational Interviewing, health coaching, and group facilitation.
Knowledge of current health education topics relevant to the clinic site. Youth-serving sites require knowledge of prevention, family planning, and STD prevention methods; other clinics may focus on nutrition-related chronic disease prevention and perinatal education.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and positively as a collaborative team member.
Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Flexible schedule to conduct classes and attend community events after business hours and on weekends as needed.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate required; a 30-day grace period from the date of hire is allowed to obtain it.
Commitment to supporting clients toward active participation in primary care and to strength-based services focused on wellness and recovery.
For school-based health center sites, experience with community outreach and engagement methods is required.
Experience in group facilitation and presentations.

Nice To Haves

For Health Educator I, community-setting work experience at a health center is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide health education classes and facilitate groups on a variety of topics.
Facilitate presentations and engage participants during health education classes and workshops.
Provide community and one-to-one enrollment assistance to help people obtain health coverage and understand how to navigate the health care system.
Develop and assist in developing health education materials, including curricula, workshops, pamphlets, and bulletins; publicize and interpret health services and programs.
Maintain health education materials and resources, including brochures, pamphlets, magazines, posters, and videos, and order materials as needed.
Accurately document services and activities for program evaluation.
Maintain accurate program records and contribute to grant reports, ensuring reports are accurate and submitted on time.
Train and coordinate peer health educators and Promotors for presentations and outreach efforts.
Participate in community engagement and outreach to promote Health Center services and provide information about other community services.
Work with community organizations, attend collaborative meetings, and advise community groups on health activities.
Participate in relevant meetings, trainings, and collaborative activities.
Develop partnerships with community-based organizations to coordinate services and potential client referrals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.