Health Educator jobs in Iowa
Health Educator is responsible for developing and designing health education programs meant to increase community awareness and knowledge. Conducts needs assessments and keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep program material current. Being a Health Educator develops, coordinates, and disseminates educational resources and materials. May provide health education outreach and consultation. Additionally, Health Educator requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Health Educator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Health Educator typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Health Educator jobs
- Pottawattamie County
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Council, IA
FULL_TIME
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Pottawattamie County Public Health is announcing the hiring of a Health Educator. This position will require travel within the community to provide outreach education to the community including local schools and youth groups to engage youth on the health relationship curriculum.
An individual in this position will promote health and wellness to the community through education, health promotion activities and referral for services needed to individuals and groups. Engages and coordinates youth groups on healthy relationship curriculum. Provides education on prevention of substance use and also prevention of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, dating violence and human trafficking. Work should be performed under but with limited supervision of the Public Health Administrator.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide age-appropriate education to youth and young adults ages 10-29 on sexuality and positive relationships
Support youth with self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem tactics to help them make healthy decisions
Independently organize and actively engage participation in structured health education programs to encourage healthy lifestyles
Support youth, young adults and families with appropriate community resources
Collaborate with schools and partner organizations to implement and lead youth programs
Educate on human trafficking prevention and address risk factors; Build resilience by strengthening students’ knowledge and skills, and increasing their perception of risk
Assists Promotions Coordinator with outreach design for all Health Education programs
Prepare and submit records and reports as required by programs and funding
Assist with new projects and perform other tasks as assigned by the Public Health Administrator
Perform other duties as assigned or as situations dictateGeneral knowledge of health promotion methods, principles and practices
Ability to effectively and tactfully apply accepted health promotion methods, principles and practices with target populations, general public, and health professionals
General knowledge of local and State rules, regulations, procedures and policies
General knowledge of child health
General knowledge of the principles of public health services
General knowledge of the methods of organizing, coordinating and carrying out health and wellness programs
Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment
Skill in excellent customer service; ability to exercise judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports
Ability to use strong interpersonal and customer service skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Ability to pay close attention to detail and to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances
Ability to handle confidential information according to established procedures
Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Ability to diagnose and administer treatment of a variety of common illnesses and injuries
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports
Ability to repair and maintain assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, coworkers, youth, and the general publicMinimum Qualifications
High School education and minimum of two (2) years of experience in health education required
Bachelor’s degree in health education, health promotion, social work or other health related field preferred
Valid driver's licenseSpecial Qualifications
Red Cross CPR certification, BLS and State of Iowa Department of Human Services Child and Adult Abuse certification upon hire
Obtain bloodborne pathogen training within 6 months of hire
Successful completion of Wise Guys Training of Facilitators and HHS SOAR Online training within 2 months of hire - 3 Days Ago
- Clive Behavioral Health Hospital
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Clive, IA
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities: Clive Behavioral Health Clive Behavioral Health opened in February 2021 with 100 inpatient beds for adult, child & adolescent patients experiencing a severe behavioral health crisis....
- 11 Days Ago
- Syneos Health Commercial Solutions
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- Description You’re a clinician, a patient advocate, and an educator — and you excel at every one of them. In this role, you will provide clinical expertise to healthcare providers and patients through...
- 8 Days Ago
- Syneos Health Clinical
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- Description You’re a clinician, a patient advocate, and an educator — and you excel at every one of them. In this role, you will provide clinical expertise to healthcare providers and patients through...
- 8 Days Ago
- Hillcrest Family Services
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Dubuque, IA
FULL_TIME
- Your Responsibilities As an HIV Health Educator your primary responsibility includes conducting scientific based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals, and individuals at high-ri...
- 10 Days Ago
- HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES
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Dubuque, IA
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Community Outreach Services - Dubuque, IA Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: High school diploma or GED Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Up to 10% Job Shif...
- 11 Days Ago
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- Quilez & Associates
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Cleveland, OH
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- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- OU Health
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Oklahoma City, OK
- Position Title: RN - Behavioral Health Education Specialist - Pediatrics Department: Clinical Education Job Description:...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Ou Health
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Oklahoma City, OK
- Position Title: RN - Behavioral Health Education Specialist - Pediatrics Department: Clinical Education Job Description:...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Marquee Health
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West Palm Beach, FL
- Marquee Health is an independently owned, service-driven organization, with a mission to improve the health of today’s w...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Elmcor
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Corona, NY
- Job Description Job Description Summary: The health educator will work under the supervision of the Program Manager to i...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Marquee Health
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West Palm Beach, FL
- Marquee Health is an independently owned, service-driven organization, with a mission to improve the health of todays wo...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- The Bachrach Group
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New York, NY
- Job Description Job Description Job Overview: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- HAMILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
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Flint, MI
- Job Details Job Location Main - Flint, MI Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to ...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM