Health Educator I​/II

Who we are: La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it.

Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being.

Be a wellness ambassador: At a time when our communities are responding to intensified challenges, it becomes more important than ever that those who can use their voice to educate and activate others to step forward. As a Health Educator at La Clínica, you will build upon our strong legacy, serving an ever more diverse population, and working shoulder to shoulder with some of the most dedicated community educators you'll meet.

If you are passionate about transforming our communities into healthy and empowered spaces, La Clínica is the place for you.

Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:

Client Experience

• Provide health education classes and facilitate groups on a variety of topics.
• Effectively facilitate presentations and engage participants during health education classes/workshops.
• Provide enrollment assistance in the community and one-on-one to enroll people into health coverage and inform them about how to navigate the health care system.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Commitment to Quality

• Develop and assist in the development of health education materials such as curriculum, workshops, pamphlets, and bulletins, and publicize and interpret health services and programs.
• Accurately document all services and activities provided and as needed for program evaluation.
• Contribute to grant reports - responsible for maintaining accurate program records and submission of accurate and timely reports.

Outreach and Advocacy

• Train and coordinate peer health educators and Promotors to work on presentations and outreach efforts.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach activities to promote Health Center services and provide information about other services in the community.
• Work with community organizations, attend collaborative meetings, and advise community groups in health activities.
• Participate in relevant meetings, trainings, and collaborative activities.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations to coordinate services and possible referrals for potential clients.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, methods, and materials used in health education including Motivational Interviewing, Health coaching, and Group Facilitation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Health education topic areas relevant to clinic site.
• HIPAA knowledgeable and compliant.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are essential.

Abilities

• Ability to work independently and positively as a collaborative team member.
• Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Must have a flexible schedule to conduct classes and attend community events after business hours and on weekends as needed.
• Youth-serving sites require a strong commitment to the principles of adolescent health and youth development.
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Other Certifications and Experience

• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have a 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.
• Health Educator I: Requires a High-School degree/GED plus a minimum of one year experience providing health education to underserved communities of color plus two years' work experience in a community setting preferably at a health center.
• Health Educator II: Requires Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Sciences, or behavioral sciences with 2 years’ experience providing health education to underserved communities of color.
• Experience must include providing peer counseling, support, education, and/or advocacy services. Must be committed to supporting clients toward the goals of active participation in primary care as well as commitment to services that are strength-based and focused on wellness and recovery.
• Experience with community outreach and engagement methods required for school-based health center sites.
• Experience in group facilitation and presentations.