Diabetes Health Educator

Job Title: Diabetes Health Educator (bilingual)

Location: Bronx, NY (hybrid, must be open to local travel to office & community events)

Hours: Full time (must be flexible to work community events sometimes on weekends)

Pay: $30/hr (negotiable DOE)

Overview:

This is a year long pilot program in the Bronx for a Spanish bilingual individual who will be going into the community to events to help provide education. Everything will be scripted and there is a chance that they will be doing media coverage (will be prepped and given scripts). If the program is a success (which they expect it to be because of other programs like it) then there is a chance for a conversion to a full time FTE.

Experience:

• Must be bilingual in Spanish
• Certificate in Health Education (Certified Health Education Specialists) or BA, Public Health, Health Education or Related Field
• community health experience
• Experience working with diverse communities, including faith-based organizations and Local healthcare providers
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Knowledge of health education principles, practices and cultural competency
• Program planning and evaluation

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess community health needs and recommend/prioritize educational programs
• Support in the development and execution of health educational programs
• Support the creation of objectives and goals
• Work with an internal team to develop relevant materials and facilitate workshops, training sessions and community events
• Work with the team lead and project associate to track identified metrics and monitor progress
• Program effectiveness
• Work with clinical and care management team to develop culturally sensitive and competent educational materials and resources
• Work to promote healthy behaviors in the community (based on area of focus)

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.