PS Health Educator - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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Open Date 04/23/2024 Requisition Number PRN38280B Job Title PS Health Educator Working Title Health Educator Job Grade E FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 hrs/week Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday 8-5 pm, some weekends or evenings.

CCW operates with a Hybrid work schedule (1-2 days of remote work) dependent on job responsibilities, programming calendar, and other duties.

VP Area President Department Center for Campus Wellness Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $48,000-$54,000, including an excellent benefits package.

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary

The Center for Campus Wellness (CCW) is a confidential and comprehensive wellness office that provides wellness education, trainings and workshops; victim-survivor advocacy services and support; safer sex services for students; collegiate recovery program, and student involvement opportunities.

CCW seeks a Health Educator to join our team who will focus on leading and supporting wellness initiatives, education, and programming for a growing campus community.

The selected candidate will be required to complete the Confidential Communicators 40-hour training within the first 4 months of hire.

This position will report directly to the CCW Associate Director of Prevention Education.

This position is a part of the CCW's Prevention and Education program team which is committed to taking a comprehensive and holistic approach to wellness promotion at the University of Utah.

This team actively addresses collegiate wellness topics including but not limited to relationship and sexual violence, sexual wellness, mental wellness, alcohol and drug harm reduction, and more, using a primary and secondary prevention focus.

Applicants should be proficient in health education and promotion principles, best practices, and behavior change frameworks; have experience working with collegiate wellness initiatives; have experience with conducting needs assessments and other data collection strategies; and committed to a harm-reduction, values-neutral approach to wellness education and promotion.

Applicants should be committed to working with a diverse campus community whose experiences, backgrounds and perspectives may be different from their own.

As a larger CCW team, we prioritize our team's well-being and actively support each other in professional development efforts, engaging in self-care practices, and creating a positive and supportive team atmosphere.

We operate with a hybrid work schedule which includes the possibility of 1-2 days for remote work pending job duties and approval from the direct supervisor.

At various times of the year, remote working days may not be approved if on-campus priorities and programs require in-person attendance.

Mission of the Center for Campus Wellness

We support student well-being and success through holistic and inclusive programs that center wellness, safety, and healing.

An excellent benefits package is included (see here for a full description of the benefits package):

• Generous retirement options
• Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
• Paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
• Wonderful health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
• Tuition reduction for employees and family members
• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
• Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement comprehensive wellness and prevention programming and events
• Assess health education needs, trends and program impacts using appropriate assessment tools; including using primary and secondary data sources.
• Update, plan, and implement new and existing wellness trainings for all students (undergraduate, graduate, transfer, international, etc.) and faculty/staff as needed
• Recruit, train, and co-advise Peer Health Education student team (PHE) including their fall training, weekly team meetings, and annual student leadership retreat
• Oversee student PHE planning team for campus wide awareness campaigns.
• Coordinate with our team to run confidential HIV/STI mobile clinics and counseling program.
• Assist in CCW outreach and marketing efforts campus-wide
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to support campus-wide initiatives and activities that relate to the mission of the Center for Campus Wellness
• Serve on campus and community committees and task forces related to student wellness and safety
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing education
• Understand and comply with confidentiality related policy and procedure (i.e., Utah Confidential Communications Act, FERPA)
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work independently; demonstrate strong communication (both verbal and written) skills; demonstrate evidence-based and innovative wellness program development, implementation, and assessment skills.

There are two levels in the Health Educator position.

Health Educator I:
Candidate must have a BS in health education or related field plus one year of related experience.

Ability to demonstrate entry level competence in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health.

Health Educator II:

Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field, and four or more years of health education experience.

Must also possess and maintain certification as a CHES, MCHES, or CPH.

Ability to demonstrate working-level professional knowledge in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.

We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy.

Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Experience with collegiate wellness and/or topics of violence prevention, mental wellness, harm reduction, and/or sexual health initiatives for young adults.
• Bachelors degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, Community Health, Public Health and/or equivalent work-related experience.
• CHES or MCHES certification (or on track to complete this certification)

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").

Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Human Resources at for information.

Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).

More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

Online reports may be submitted at

This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses.

They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.

A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
• Yes
• No
• Please indicate the number of years of experience in health education that you have:
• No

experience

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
• Do you currently hold and maintain certification as a CHES, MCHES, or CPH?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call