Health Educator II-PT/Hourly (Bilingual) - Registered Dietitian REQUIRED
Kaiser Permanente
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Location
Bakersfield, California
Quick overview
This role involves assessing, designing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs, which includes conducting needs assessments and providing direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public. Responsibilities also include coordinating various health education services, developing culturally appropriate materials, and consulting with medical staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services, along with a Master's degree in a related field or specific advanced certifications like Certified Diabetes Educator. Required additional skills include knowledge of behavior change theory, strong communication abilities, PC proficiency, and mandatory bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish.
Job 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-on-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 and community health events. Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required. Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation as assigned. Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience Previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services (usually one (1) year). Education Master's degree in a field related to the position or one of the following certifications: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD), Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Fellow of the American Dietetic Association (FADA), or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
- License,
- Certification,
- Registration
- N/A
- Additional
- Requirements: Previous experience in curriculum development. Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory, group process theory and application. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Knowledge of PC applications required. Demonstrates working knowledge of mainframe and personal computing systems. Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, written and verbal communications. Must be able to work in a Labor Management Partnership Environment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of recent teaching/program planning. Knowledge of behavior change, adult learning theory. Curriculum and materials development. Demonstrated ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. PC skills Previous individual, small group and large group/classroom training/teaching experience.
Notes
May work weekends and nights. Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test within the last twelve (12) months or be active in the QBS program.