Health Educator- Flex- Roanoke- Grant Funded

Job Title: Health Educator
- Flex
- Roanoke
- Grant Funded

Description
Employment Status:Variable / Flex
Shift:Day/Evening (United States of America)
Facility:1202 3rd St SW - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.
Requisition Number:R157725 Health Educator
- Flex
- Roanoke
- Grant Funded (Open)
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates community health education initiatives in the communities served by Carilion Clinic. Supports Carilion's hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities.

Provides and manages health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Functions as a team member to advance Carilion Clinic's goals through health education and by serving as a resource on community health issues. Works collaboratively with minimal supervision.

• Plans and implements evidence-based health education programs and practices to influence health behavior change among underserved audiences.

• Produces quality health communications including content for social media, printable materials, and talking points in collaboration with team members.

• Coordinates policy, systems, and environmental change projects with community partners to support community health and wellbeing.

• Completes data collection and reporting on health education initiatives according to established processes.

• Collaborates with other Carilion Clinic departments, providers, and hospitals and community service organizations to promote health education interventions and align initiatives that improve the health of communities in response to results of Community Health Needs Assessments.

• Enhances personal and team development related to health education programs and practices. Works to continuously improve and stays current on community health education issues and interventions.

• Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees.

• Champion Carilion's mission, vision and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.

Education: Bachelors Degree in community health education, public health education, health and physical education, or nursing or 8 years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred.
Experience: Three years of professional experience required. Prefer demonstration of public health education background and skills.
Licensure/certification: AHA BLS-HCP required. Eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam within the first year of employment preferred. Virginia Drivers License required.
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Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to educate clients of any age or SES level on community health education. Well-organized, proficient at multi-tasking and working with minimal direction. Must possess excellent organizational skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications highly desirable. Job often requires working outside Carilion Clinic facilities and travel to sites within the Clinics service area. Must provide own transportation.

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Employer:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at , 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.

Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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