Health Educator

## Health Educator Apply locations:
Bryan, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-095796
** Job Title
** Health Educator
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University Health Science Center
** Department
* * Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Bryan, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Our Commitment
** Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
** Who we are
** As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
** What we want
** The
** Health Educator
** implements evidence-based health strategies (YAM Youth Aware of Mental Health), policies, programs, and services for students’ 8th grade to 12th grade with school districts, communities and providers across our region in face-to-face environments. Provides health training and guidance. Performs outreach functions on and off campus and supervises student staff, interns, and/or peer educators. Training is provided.

This is a state and federally funded position sponsored by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC).  TCMHCC was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children, adolescents, and perinatal women.  

Texas A&M University is a Health-Related Institution (HRI) for the TCMHCC.This position requires that the employee be available for after hour events. The employee is expected to attend and conduct trainings at various locations off-site and pass additional background screening, including FBI fingerprinting for school partnerships.  A flexible working arrangement agreement will be required upon offer.
** What you need to know
**** Salary:
** Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
** Location/

Schedule:

** Bryan, TX/Full-Time
*
* Please note:

** This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
*** We encourage you to apply!
** To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application.
*** Responsibilities:*
* ** Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
*** Develops strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for health promotion programs and services.
* Implements training and education program specific to the YAM program.
* Works with school counselors and teachers to provide health educational activities in partnership with the school district across our HRI.
* Assemble back up material for technical issues.
** Outreach
* ** Provide Outreach for schools not enrolled in YAM.
* Attend on-site meetings, trainings, webinars.
* Create resources and sticker books for program delivery.
* Maintain program schedule delivery.
* Work with school counselors and school administrators to ensure student safety and program fidelity.
** Collaboration and Resource Management
*** Maintains collaborative relationships with campus faculty, staff, and community partners.
* Serves as a campus resource for timely, current, and relevant health information.
* Assemble appropriate resources for school district.
** Training and Supervision
*** Works with a team of health educators to hire, train, new health educators
* Attends trainings and refreshers provided by the state for YAM.
** Documentation and Reporting
*** Collects training data necessary for project reporting.
* Maintains training records.
* Prepares and reviews education materials for the assigned project.
* Attends consultation calls…