IN-DOH-Oral Health Educator, Part Time

Oral Health Educator for schools and early learning centers.

Oral Health Educator

Overview:
The Oral Health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and education among schools, early learning center. This role involves developing and delivering training programs, providing resources, and equipping school nurses and children and families in early learning centers with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster good oral hygiene practices among their student populations.


The Oral health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and managing various program-related activities. Responsibilities include contributing to preparation and distribution of oral health education materials, assisting in writing grant proposals and budgets to secure necessary funding


Responsibilities:

• Training & Education: Develop and conduct engaging workshops, seminars, and training sessions for school nurses on oral health best practices.
• Resource Development: Create educational materials, such as pamphlets, posters, and digital content, tailored for use in school settings.
• Collaboration: Partner with school administrators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to ensure cohesive oral health initiatives.
• Advocacy: Advocate for oral health awareness in schools by promoting preventative care and regular screenings.
• Support: Provide ongoing guidance to school nurses, answering questions and offering solutions to challenges related to oral health management.
• Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of educational programs and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Education, or a related field.
• Certification in Oral Health Education (preferred).
• Experience in delivering health education or training programs, ideally in a school or healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to create accessible and engaging educational materials.
• Knowledge of oral hygiene practices, common dental issues, and preventative care strategies.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with school nurses, administrators, and community stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions and resources.
• Creativity in developing materials and presenting information in a clear, impactful way.
• Familiarity with behavior change techniques for promoting improved oral health habits.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis, relevant background in public health and grant writing skills preferred

Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceBachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Education or a related field.Required0Knowledge of oral hygiene practices, common dental issues and preventative care strategies.Required2YearsStrong communication & presentation skillsRequired0Certification in oral health education.Highly desired0Experience in delivering health education or training programs, ideally in a school or healthcare setting.Highly desired0Prior experience in a school-based setting or early learning center.Highly desired0Prior experience with grant writing and budgeting.Highly desired0Proficiency in data management and analysis.Highly desired0
Questions

No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2What is your candidate's email address?Question3Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?Question4If selected for engagement, your candidate's hourly Pay Rate must be /hour. The Provider Markup for this position is 30%. Do you agree to these requirements?Question5Initial interview will be via Teams with 2nd interviews requiring in-person attendance. Does candidate agree to this requirement?Question6Candidate is required to be on-site 60% of the time when not in the field, 40% remote. Does candidate accept this requirement?Question7Candidate will be required to travel throughout the state approx. 30% of the time. Does candidate accept this reuirement?Question8Position is part-time, 20 hours/week, variable days depending on meetings scheduled in the community. Does candidate accept this requirement?