Educator

Job Overview:

Responsible for the development, coordination, promotion, execution and presentation of Preventive Health Programs for Community members with utilization of evidenced-based clinical information. Responsible for coordinating and completing various health screenings and programs for community members with timely and appropriate follow-up. Works collaboratively with MAP physicians, nutritionists and other health educators to develop and execute educational programs for the community.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's in Social Work MSW or Master's in Counseling MC
• Bachelor's in Psychology with experience in community services considered

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Monday - Friday
• Part-Time

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates an understanding of needs of the community members and presents health programs focusing in on a variety of health issues by using clinically based information and networking with health care providers and outside organizations
• Perform ongoing evaluations of the programs, the instructors and participants to ensure the program meets the needs of the community with successful program satisfaction scores that consistently reach the departmental benchmark of 95 percent
• Works collaboratively with other health educators and health care providers to incorporate updated preventive health issues in programs
• Actively takes ownership in the development, implementation and presentation of these programs and becomes known as the expert in the community of Preventive Health topics
• Actively participates in major Community Health Special Events yearly at the request of the hospital leadership
• Maintains a flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed
• Responsible to ensuring that there are fewer than five cancelations of programs per year due to low attendance
• Actively demonstrates the leadership role in educating family members in detail by reviewing health information and explaining results to screening participants
• Consistently attends Staff Meetings and contributes as a team member
• Works with department team and creatively self-promotes programs to assist in increasing attendance
• Champions opportunities for self-directed continuing educational opportunities
• Attend training sessions/classes at the direction of the department head, and achieve certification that might be associated with the training
• Works with community partners to provide valuable and necessary lectures, support groups, classes and screenings for our local community
• Involvement in the hospital CHNA, CHIP, and SIP community health improvement plans via programming and sitting on hospital committees related to these initiatives

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.