Health Educator/outreach Worker I - Long Beach, United States - Tarzana Treatment Center

Tarzana Treatment Center
Tarzana Treatment Center
Verified Company
Long Beach, United States

2 days ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Title:
Health Educator


Department:
LBOP

Reports To:
As assigned by Program Director

***: This position is responsible for health education and outreach, inclusive of sexual reproductive health education in both individual and group formats to patients receiving behavioral health treatment. Provides education though educational sessions, group presentations, referrals and follow-up to increase awareness and utilization of health services for the community. Other duties can include administrative duties to assist in the workflow of the outpatient clinic and some outreach in the community. Competitive pay and excellent benefits.


SALARY RANGE:
$ $28.50 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:


  • 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.
  • Conducts structured, scheduled educational sessions covering approved topics.
  • Identifies site locations for outreach work and health education classes.
  • Conducts formal event outreach to foster awareness of healthcare services.
  • Recommends pertinent information and referral services for medical, social and emotional support.
  • Updates curricula for health education sessions, including pre
- and post-tests.

  • 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.
  • Attends community and agency meetings as well as outreach events as required.
  • Assists with orienting new Health Educators to program's policies and procedures.
  • Develops and submits accurate reports regarding program activities, patients served and other information as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Director and/or Administration.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:


  • BA/BS degree in health or human/social servicerelated field preferred or 1 year work related experience.
  • Valid California driver's license and insurance.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
  • Registration with any one of the approved statelevel certification entities: CADTP, CAADE or CCAPP is preferred

SETTING:

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.


ADA REQUIREMENT:

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act.

Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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