Educator Community Health

Summary

Position assists in coordinating community health outreach programs and materials, with emphasis on education, group facilitation and promotion of programs and services of MyMichigan Health and the priorities outlined in the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan., ensuring quality programming, meeting clinical best practice guidelines. Provides advocacy, support and education in area of overall health and lifestyle modification to patients and to community members. Facilitates support groups, meetings and educational events on topics such as Diabetes, Adult Obesity, childhood obesity, heart disease, depression, substance use, health screenings, etc. In coordination with the Community Health Supervisor, will plan and coordinate event attendance, event and educational planning and provide resources, support and training in health education. Assists in meeting grant requirements/reporting, interfaces with community partners/agencies and represents MyMichigan Health in community collaborative efforts.

Responsibilities

• (50%) Facilitation of support groups, educational events and community agency meetings. Integrates knowledge, skills and experience to meet the educational and support needs of the individuals who participate in community education classes, support groups and/or agency meetings.
• (25%) Assists in coordinating, planning and evaluating community outreach programs, community educational events, health fairs and event attendance, educational planning and providing resources, support and training in health education.
• (15%) Develops, evaluates and distributes health information material related to, but not limited to, health focus areas described in the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.
• (10%) Ensures improvement in best practices by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Obtaining class facilitation certifications as need to implement strategies in Community Health Improvement Plan.

Certifications and Licensures

Registered Nurse licensure as an Registered Nurse is preferred.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field or licensure and associates degree as a registered nurse. Master's degree is preferred.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Ability to teach/educate a group of individuals with varying education levels.
• Experience with project development and implementation.
• Proficient computer skills. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• Skilled in writing and designing educational materials.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs