Health Educator I - Los Angeles, United States - NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION

Description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Program Manager– Community Wellness, the Health Educator will be responsible for the implementation of all initiative deliverables. The Health Educator will provide Nutrition and Physical Activity Education, assist in implementing food insecurity screenings at targeted sites, conduct formative assessments, documentation via NEVHC and PEARS database, and collaborate with DPH staff to complete the IOE plan, participate in outreach activities, assist in leading Task Force and Youth/Community Coalition meetings, identify and enroll patients into the Produce Prescription Program, and participate in the maintenance of existing edible gardens. The Health Educator will also collaborate with project and department staff to organize food distribution events paired with taste-tests and nutrition education at targeted and partner sites. The Health Educator will participate in DPH approved community events and work with DPH to conduct on-going evaluation to refine trainings as needed. The Health Educator will maintain documents that support PSE implementation, evaluation, and promotion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science, Public Health, Health Education, Kinesiology, or related field. High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

2. A background in nutrition, physical activity, and gardening.

3. Experience in conducting food demonstrations in underserved communities.

4. Good interpersonal skills and ability to present in front of a group.

5. 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. Ability to work with populations impacted by HIV (gay, males, IDUS, etc.).

6. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), and database systems.

7. Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environm

8. Ability to work evenings and weekends is required.

9. Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.

10. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.

11. Demonstrated ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable and dependable.

12. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write) is required.

13. Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write) is required.

14. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.

15. Current California driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC's insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).

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.