Health Educator jobs in California

Description

Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) a tribal healthcare organization established in 1970, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and program outreach services to the North San Diego County reservations of Inaja-Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, and Santa Ysabel. 

We are looking for an outgoing, community-oriented, and organized Health Educator to provide outreach and education services to our community.

Benefits include:

• Health: PPO Medical, PPO Dental, Vision (very low cost for employee; coverage begins on hire date)
• Well-Being: Generous PTO, Sick time, 14 paid holidays; employee wellness program, company-wide events, onsite gym, and beautiful location with nearby walking trails
• Future: 403(b) retirement with company matching, leadership training and development programs, and education assistance program.
• Additional Benefits: Company-paid group Life and Disability policies, corporate discount programs, employee appreciation and recognition events.

Position:  Health Educator

Reports To: Health Promotions Director
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Position Function: Non-clinical 
Classification: Regular, Full-time 
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (must be flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed for outreach)
Location: Onsite, office located at 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082

Funding: Grant (ends 6/30/2027)

SUMMARY:
The Health Educator is responsible for the completion of all prevention activities including outreach, collaboration, training, and education of the community. The Health Educator will deliver services to parents, children, youth at risk, and elders. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job position. Duties and responsibilities may change (be assigned or removed) at any time with or without notice.

1. Promote awareness of IHC programs and services that focus on emphasis of promoting and maintaining community, family and individual wellness at community events, gatherings, and public relations campaigns.
2. Coordinate and organize activities to increase awareness of suicide risk, identify signs of an early detection of suicide risk. Promotes community wellness through involvement in cultural and social activities known to support individual and community resilience.
3. Develop and disseminate IHC program brochures/informational materials to the tribal community at all IHC physical locations including community events and at other outreach type events. The focus of these brochures will be to increase awareness of IHC programs and services and promote community wellness through cultural and social activities. 
4. Provide support to individuals and families who are at risk and in need of linkages to on-going services and make referrals to a clinician for assessment and/or treatment services.
5. Prepares monthly narratives and analytical reports.
6. Position may be re-assigned during activation of EOP. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL & DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
• Travel is not required for this position.
• Driving is required for this position.  Must be comfortable driving around our service area.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Two (2) years’ experience in a social service field, preferably in the mental health arena, or two (2) years of community service experience is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Must have knowledge of American Indians and Indian values and practices. 
• Must have knowledge of responsibilities involved in doing work that is highly confidential and the handling and processing of confidential information. 
• Must have knowledge of the local area, in particularly the Indian reservations, for the purpose of making home visits. 
• Must have a clear understanding of appropriate cultural customs within this community.
• Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email & Calendar Management (outlook), Teams (video conferencing and meetings), and Share Point. 
• Electronic health records software (NextGen preferred).
• Utilization of Paycom, Relias Learning, and PolicyTech systems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS AND REGULATIONS
• A valid California driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. 
• Current AED CPR certification or attainment within 6 months of hire. 
• Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test to include marijuana. 
• Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. 
• Must pass criminal background check.

Indian Preference shall be given in accordance with IHC’s Policies and Procedures.

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