This Health Educator I position for our DPSS Home Visit Bi-directional Referral Program is responsible for health education and outreach related to establishing and facilitating referrals for community members in Medi-cal Services and other resources in the community. This person would be responsibility for referring and linking pregnant or planning to be pregnant individuals into partnering organization and agency programs and services. This position requires local travel, setting/adhering to own schedule and independent decision-making regarding patient recruitment and provision of services.

SALARY RANGE:

$25.75 - $29.50 per hour DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

HOURS

8 per Day / 5 Days per Week

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Promotes Health Education throughout the community, solicits and assesses patients’ interest in program participation and assures that patients meet the eligibility criteria as specified by the program objectives.
2. Conducts structured, scheduled educational sessions covering approved topics.
3. Identifies site locations for outreach work and health education classes.
4. Conducts formal event outreach to foster awareness of healthcare services.
5. Recommends pertinent information and referral services for medical, social and emotional support.
6. Updates curricula for health education sessions, including pre- and post-tests.
7. Establishes and keeps current a resource file/directory of information regarding available programs, services, contact persons and avenues of access in the community, and current trends of knowledge regarding health services.
8. Attends community and agency meetings as well as outreach events as required.
9. Assists with orienting new Health Educators to program’s policies and procedures.
10. Develops and submits accurate reports regarding program activities, patients served and other information as needed.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Director and/or Administration.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree in health or human/social service-related field preferred or 1 year work related experience.
• Valid California driver’s license and insurance.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.