Health Educator

Join our team as a Part Time Health Education Class Facilitator at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA!
The Health Education Class Facilitator will recruit, provide, and facilitate Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) classes for community members in assigned geographic areas.
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
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Position Highlights:

• $22.44/hour
  
  
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
  

What You'll Do

• Facilitates the chronic disease self-management classes per the curriculum outline and established methods
  
  
• Recruits participants for the classes
  
  
• Actively engages participants in the classes utilizing knowledge of cultural differences to provide an environment where people feel comfortable to share and ask questions.
  
  
• Collects and completes participant data obtained from classes and submits weekly records to the Program Coordinator II
  
  
• Receives feedback from the Service Care Coordinator regarding CDSMP program requirements and modifies presentation delivery accordingly
  
  
• Consults with and provides feedback to Service Care Coordinator and Program Coordinator II regarding the classes and participant feedback
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  
• Six months' experience as a volunteer, Promotor, health educator, or a community resource information provider
  
  
• Ability to successfully complete Tomando Control de su Salud or CDSMP leader training
  
  
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  
  
• Basic knowledge and experience with ZOOM video communications platform
  
  
• Six months' experience facilitating an educational class and/or leading group discussions preferred
  
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively exchange, convey and receive information
  
  
• Public speaking skills to effectively present information in a public setting
  
  
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to different perspectives and consistently respects individual capabilities, culture, and or personalities
  
  
• This position requires the ability to work evenings and occasional weekends
  
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required/preferred at a level 10
  
  
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
  

Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Visit our website at to learn more about our organization!