Public Health Educator-Level I

City of New York

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work in the planning, design and administration of public health education programs for a healthcare facility. All personnel perform related work. Under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment and decision making, identifies community health information needs and develops, organizes, conducts, and evaluates health education programs to meet those needs.

Requirements

• A masters degree from an accredited college or university in public health education, education, public/community health administration, public administration or business administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in developing public health education programs, including identifying target populations, conducting needs assessments, designing educational materials, planning educational presentations or workshops, evaluating health education programs; presenting public health education programs; and/or counseling in areas such as communicable diseases, substance abuse, assault, sexual abuse, and/or family planning; or,
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as outlined in one (1) above.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts education programs, presentations, seminars, conferences, training courses, and workshops addressing the health needs and problems of target populations.
• Surveys the public, target populations, facility staff and service providers to identify public health needs, problems and available resources.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of public health programs, presentations, and materials by utilizing entry and exit interviews and surveys, and other appropriate methods.
• Represents the facility at meetings with public health service providers and with other groups.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing collaborative relationships and exchanges information with community members, organizations, agencies, institutions, and other health professionals.
• Provides counseling, guidance, training, and technical assistance on public health issues to service providers and other groups.
• Obtains, reviews and/or develops written health education materials, lists of community resources, referral information, and visual aids, and arranges for their distribution and presentation throughout schools, health clinics, community agencies, and the press.
• Writes reports, memoranda and letters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees