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Community Instructor ; Per Diem - Community Medical Education department- Poughkeepsie, NY

Job in City of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, 12601, USA
Listing for: Health Quest Systems Inc
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Health Educator
  • Healthcare
    Health Educator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 USD Hourly USD 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Community Instructor I (Per Diem) - Community Medical Education department- Poughkeepsie, NY
Location: City of Poughkeepsie

Title

Community Instructor I - Community Medical Education department
- Poughkeepsie, NY.

Per Diem

Shifts vary days, evenings, weekdays & weekends.

Summary

Nuvance Health Community Health Education (CHE) Programs seeks a hard-working, computer literate, customer focused and academically minded associate to educate the community in our basic layperson level Community Health Training Programs which may include topics such as CPR, First Aid, Child Safety, Mental Health, Basic Life Support, and other targeted programs for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Plays a pivotal role in providing support to our community through in-person instruction at our Nuvance locations and various business locations throughout NY and CT.

Participates in community events like health fairs and child safety events.

Responsibilities
  • Provide in-person instruction for a variety of course types to teach the community safety, life-saving skills and awareness level trainings to include CPR, First Aid, Child Safety, Mental Health, Basic Life Support.
  • Conduct all educational activities in accordance with the curriculum protocol, procedures and other appropriate institutional regulations, procedures, and policies, including procedures to safeguard confidentiality of participants. Lecture in an energetic, clear, concise, confident way, adapting to the needs of your diverse audience and adjusting terminology to suit their education level.
  • Travel to various locations to teach on-site picking up and dropping off equipment at main office directly before and after assigned training classes.
  • Maintain organization of supplies, decontaminate equipment, and select the appropriate equipment for the content you are teaching.
  • Provide an inclusive, positive and customer service forward approach to teaching.
  • Setup classroom, technology and other equipment/supplies required for instruction maintaining a safe and clean work environment for students.
  • Train new staff as community educators as requested.
  • Represent Nuvance Health Community Education at events, meetings, and other local community gatherings.
  • Participate in required continuing education to maintain certifications and subject level expertise.
  • Ensure detailed and diligent record keeping for all required paperwork at all events.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management delivering curriculum requirements within the suggested curriculum agendas or lesson maps.
  • Identify opportunities to adjust class activities for those with possible ADA related needs.
  • Education and Experience Requirements
    • HS Diploma; associate's degree in health, education or related field preferred but not required.
    • Prior experience as educator, public health, public relations, or customer service experience, preferred but not required.
    Minimum Knowledge,

    Skills and Abilities

    Requirements
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
      Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Power Point
    • Easily adapts to new technology and windows-based programs
    • Ability to utilize AV equipment for presentations
    • Highly skilled and comfortable lecturer with ability to adapt language to suit various levels of community knowledge
    • Quickly learn and adapt to new curriculum requirements, updates, and topics
    • Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
    • Ability to travel to various locations throughout NY and CT.
    License, Registration, or Certification Requirements
    • Preferred:
      American Heart Association BLS Instructor Certification, American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor Certification, AVERT Instructor Certification, Emergency Care & Safety Institute Instructor Certification, Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification, Safe Kids Child Safety Seat Technician Certification, or other relevant instructor certification deemed appropriate by the Community Health Director.
    • AHA First Aid & CPR AED Certification (or higher level) required within 30 days of hire. Our team can provide the training for the right fit.
    • Have and maintain a clean driving record.
    • Obtain instructor level certification within 60 days of hire in one or more of the following areas:
      American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Safe Kids Child Safety Seat Technician (CPST), Mental Health First Aid Instructor, AVERT Instructor, Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) Instructor, or other Instructor level certification as deemed necessary by the Community Health Director. We have the ability to train the right fit.
    Per Diem Fixed Rate

    $30.00 hourly

    With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

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