Health Educator

Overview

The Community Health Educator will implement the Community Health department's education and outreach plan, connecting and engaging with patients and community members through health and wellness events, collaborating with community partners and agencies, and direct outreach. This role assists patients and community members to connect with community resources and referral appointments, overcome barriers to care and navigate the health care system, including community agencies and organizations.

Lead the implementation of systemwide Community Health initiatives and oversee deployment of programs and community engagement activities within the assigned medical center region.

• Develop and deliver health education by researching, creating, and implementing evidence-based curriculum and materials to expand awareness and access to health services across the lifespan, from children to seniors.
• Plan and manage community health programming, including organizing, implementing, and evaluating culturally sensitive education programs and presentations aligned with regional health priorities and community interests and needs.
• Ensure accessibility of materials by tailoring programs to appropriate literacy levels and facilitating translation into Spanish or other languages as needed.
• Conduct direct community outreach to priority populations, serving as a liaison between community members, partner organizations, and AHS services in alignment with AHS initiatives.
• Support care navigation by helping individuals access healthcare services, including finding providers, using tools such as MyChart and Unite Us, and connecting with AHS resources like the physician referral line.
• Assist patients with social needs by meeting in clinical and community settings to support health goals, including help with insurance, prescriptions, appointments, and referrals to resources such as food, housing, and substance use services.
• Coordinate and represent AHS at community events, such as health fairs and screenings, managing logistics, volunteers, and dissemination of culturally appropriate materials and health system information as well as promoting healthcare access initiatives (i.e. mammograms, lung cancer screenings, etc.).
• Foster collaborative relationships by maintaining partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, and coalitions focused on key health priorities and populations.
• Manage administrative functions such as scheduling, maintaining stakeholder contact lists, tracking participation and program impact, preparing reports, maintaining records, performance improvement, quality assurance, best practices and participating in internal and external meetings.
• Maintain professional standards by keeping certifications and licenses current, pursuing continuing education opportunities, and supporting department goals as assigned by leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, or a related health field required.
• Master's degree with a concentration in Public Health, Health Education, or a related health field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in public health, health education, or a related health field required.
• Certified Health Education Specialist preferred.
• Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) a plus.
• Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ACDES) training a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.
• Experience with organizing, managing, and evaluating health and wellness initiatives.
• Experience with developing and delivering programs.
• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to navigate EHR and databases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Valid NJ Driver's License.
• Evening and weekend availability is required.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is:
Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. We are headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, and operate multiple facilities and sites of care, along with Atlantic Medical Group and the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. We are committed to our patients, team members, and communities.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary by role level and employment status. Examples of benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, tuition assistance, family leave, flexible spending accounts, and more.

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