Kaiser Permanente·Baldwin Park, California
The Health Educator assesses, designs, and implements health education programs while providing direct group or one-on-one services to members. They also coordinate health information projects, develop educational materials, and consult with physicians to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services.
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.
Two (2) years of recent teaching/program planning. Previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services. 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.
This is a lactation consultant position. May work every other weekend and may travel to the outlying Medical Office buildings up to 50%25 annually.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a related field or specific professional certifications such as IBCLC. Previous experience in providing health education services and curriculum development is required, along with strong communication and PC skills.
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