Health Educator I

The Health Educator develops, implements, and assesses patient education programs both within the NEVHC clinical sites and in the community at large. 

Reports to:    Program Manager, Health Education 

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Health Education or related field.
2. One-year previous experience in maternal and child health required for positions within the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP). One-year experience in chronic disease conditions such as Diabetes and/or Hypertension
3. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
4. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).
5. Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write).
6. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier.
7. Good interpersonal skills.  Ability to facilitate group health education classes.  Must be able to relate to a variety of individuals from all walks of life, including from ethnically, gender, sexual orientation and age, diverse backgrounds.  
8. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
9. The MIS Patient Information System access level is 2.

Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.