Health Educator II

Description: Job Summary:

Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services.

Essential Responsibilities:

Conducts needs assessments, establishes priorities, designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards. Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating use of community services to promote the delivery of cost-effective health education services. Provides direct group or one-to-one health education services to members and the public. Reviews, develops, and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate, written and audio-visual health education materials. Consults with physicians and staff regarding related health education services. Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays, community health events, etc. Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV, nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required. Monitors performance of health education instructors and counselors. Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation, as assigned. Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Customer Service - Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.

Grade 587
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Two (2) years experience in the field of health education. Previous experience in uncomplicated curriculum and materials development. Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning, group process theory and application. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Knowledge of PC applications required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Education

• Masters Degree in Public Health, Community Health Science, or Health Promotion OR Masters Degree in a health-related field, eligibility to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination and successful completion of the Certified Health Education specialist (CHES) examination within twelve (12) months of hire into a Health Educator II position. For specialization - content expertise or certification required.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu *Scheduled days and hours are dependent on departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.
Working Hours Start: 04:00 PM
Working Hours End: 08:00 PM
Job Schedule: Short Hour
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A17|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Weight Loss Management - 0206
Pay Range: $47.64 - $51.32 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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