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U.S. Got People is searching for a Health Educator to work Full-Time at Mountain Home AFB working directly with our active-duty service members!

Benefits for Health Educator

• Competitive pay
• We provide a competitive benefits package, with options for individual health plans, dental, vision, 401(k), along with yearly allowances and the opportunity for a bonus based off retention!
• Individual health plans and more available through USGP: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life Insurance!
• We provide sick and paid-time off!

Qualifications of Health Educator

• Degree/Education: Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Community Health, Public Health or a human services related field. Graduate from an accredited college or university.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Experience: One year of specialized experience in health promotion planning and programming after graduation, preferably in a worksite setting, as a Health Educator.
• Board Certification: Eligible for Certification in Health Education from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). NCHEC certification preferred.

Job duties for Health Educator may include but are not limited to:

• Strengthens human performance and total force readiness by providing health behavior awareness, education and intervention programs while promoting an environment that facilitates healthy behaviors targeted at Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) beneficiaries.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating all Health Promotion (HP) prevention programs and services IAW Air Force instructions, guidelines, and population needs.
• Administers assessments, counseling, comprehensive prevention programs, and various other health behavior activities that meet AF HP physical activity, tobacco prevention and cessation, healthy weight, nutrition and community partnership goals and the needs of the AF community.
• Coordinates with HP staff to deliver programs in a variety of community settings to include individual unit worksites, community facilities, and the MTF.
• Maintains continuing education requirements for Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification currency.
• Should be a role model in weight, fitness, and other healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Implements/executes health promotion, fitness and nutrition policy and program requirements IAW instructions and guidance established locally or by AF/SG.
• Assists in the development of ongoing action plans aligned with goals and objectives of the PHWG, IDS, and appropriate leadership. Reviews the action plan at least annually to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Helps plan, coordinate, market and conduct evidence-based programs and services aimed at health improvement and mission performance related to HP goal areas.
• Accesses available population database support and collaborates with population health planners (e.g. Health Care Integrator) to effectively assess population needs and target installation HPO for individuals and groups.
• Provides health education expertise, consultancy, and advocacy to support a comprehensive Air Force Fitness Program and other unit-based health promotion initiatives.
• Maintains data quality management in program execution.
• Collaborates with installation health professionals and organizational leaders to identify and employ resources as appropriate to execute comprehensive prevention programs.

At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.18 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• health education after graduation: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mountain Home AFB, ID: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person