Health Educator and Advocacy Coordinator

Do you enjoy public speaking? Educating professionals through in-service presentations? Teaching children in a classroom setting? Planning educational conferences and webinars? Advocating for the needs of individuals with elected officials? If you answered yes to these questions, we look forward to hearing from you! The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. Our benefits package includes: generous employer contribution to health insurance - we pay 100% individual coverage for full-time employees 3 weeks vacation the first year 12 sick days per year 3 personal days per year 13 holidays per year mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate flexible spending account up to $1,000 annually The Epilepsy Foundation seeks an energetic person with strong communication skills and polished presentation experience to join our team of individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy. We offer professional growth, comprehensive benefits package, a great culture, flexibility and a positive work environment. The Epilepsy Foundation of NENY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in nursing, human services, health education, public health or health administration. Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and polished presentation experience required. Knowledge of human services, grants management, grant writing and human service program delivery preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and have reliable transportation. Detailed Job Duties: Provide professional inservice trainings teaching seizure recognition and first aid to school personnel, bus drivers, nurses, residence staff, law enforcement personnel and other professionals. Educate children of all ages in a classroom setting to promote better understanding of this condition. Market the educational programs to targeted audiences throughout our territory. Respond to requests for information from consumers; educate consumers about epilepsy; advocate for the best care possible. Meet all requirements of our various grants including providing services, tracking and recording phone calls, and completion of quarterly reports. Coordinate speakers, topics and logistics for annual family conference, as well as educational webinars throughout the year. Assist with grant writing, as well as management and oversight of grant funded programs. Work with the marketing coordinator to bring awareness of epilepsy to social media and print media. Work with the leadership team to lead education campaigns and outreach activities. Educate elected officials on matters of importance to people with epilepsy. Participate in meetings with our lobbyist to support legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York