Health Educator, Hybrid - Regional Travel (Middle TN)

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Organization:

VICC 100

Job Summary:

As part of the multidisciplinary Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) Community Outreach and Engagement team the Health Educator represents VICC in developing connections with community partners to identify opportunities for education. Responsible for facilitating and supporting community engagement through developing, conducting, and evaluating cancer-related health education activities. Flexibility to travel regionally and routinely attend weekend and evening activities required.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts internal and external outreach activities which includes but is not limited to health fairs, screening events, health council meetings, and speaker requests

• Coordinate to ensure staffing, logistics, and materials are prepared for outreach events

• Track program participation by gathering data and using an electronic database program

• Creates, controls and ensures that health care information is distributed at education and outreach programs

• Evaluates programs; performs research on relevant topics and develops and/or revises curriculum modules and/or presentation materials as appropriate

• Coordinate health education programs and services with staff of other departments and organizations

• Assist in developing and designing health education materials as needed

• Track and assess program impact including development of online surveys and evaluation reports

• Conduct surveys, make presentations and use media to promote cancer prevention and control

• Participate in projects relating to cancer education

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position, and additional duties may be assigned

• Conducts needs assessment and analyzes available data to develop formalized health education programs

• Track program participation by conducting interviews, gathering data and using an electronic database program

• Creates, controls and ensures that health care information is distributed to staff education and outreach programs

• Evaluates programs; performs research on relevant topics and develops and/or revises curriculum modules and/or presentation materials as appropriate

• Coordinate health education programs and services with staff of other departments and organizations. Encourage joint programs

• Write/design health education materials as needed

• Track and produce an annual report showing impact of intervention program. Report tracking data to management, write reports and compose correspondence

• Conduct surveys, make presentations and use media to promote health and health related services

• Participates in the development, marketing and promotional goals and strategies of the program(s)

• Coordinate the activities of consultants, agencies and other providers involved in specific programs

• Participate in projects relating to health education

• Conduct biometric testing on individuals (height, weight, blood pressure, body composition)

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

2 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.