Health Educator III

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. Job Category Staff & Executive - Education and Training Department Department RWJ - Psychiatry Division of A Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Educator III for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under direction of the Principal Investigator, train professionals and the public on recognizing opioid overdose, rescue breathing, and naloxone (i.e., opiate overdose medication) administration. Distribute naloxone kits to professionals and the public to prevent opioid overdoses in New Jersey. Also provides support for Rutgers Interdisciplinary Opioid Trainers team, and other division studies and projects as needed. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conduct face-to-face training, webinars and on-line trainings for professionals and the public on recognizing opiate overdose, rescue breathing, and naloxone (i.e., opiate overdose medication) administration. Participate in training and other project evaluations. Contribute to development of distribution plan and distribute naloxone kits to professionals and the public. Seek and respond to training and naloxone distribution opportunities and target communities. Travel to various agencies, organizations, and communities(e.g., criminal justice, drug treatment, healthcare, syringe access, community center settings) throughout NJ; most travel will be in Central and Southern New Jersey. Attend and participate in key state and regional meetings regarding coordination of opiate prevention and treatment efforts in NJ. Provides support for educational and research projects within the Division of Addiction Psychiatry. FLSA Exempt Grade Grade 20S Salary Details Minimum Salary 56516.000 Mid Range Salary 67485.000 Maximum Salary 79886.000 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System. Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in public health, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience or a Master’s Degree plus one (1) year of related experience. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Lift up to 15 pounds. Work Environment: Office environment, moderately noisy. Special Conditions Posting Number 26ST1732 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City State NJ Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Health Educator III Job Category Staff & Executive - Education and Training Department RWJ - Psychiatry Division of A Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Educator III for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under direction of the Principal Investigator, train professionals and the public on recognizing opioid overdose, rescue breathing, and naloxone (i.e., opiate overdose medication) administration. Distribute naloxone kits to professionals and the public to prevent opioid overdoses in New Jersey. Also provides support for Rutgers Interdisciplinary Opioid Trainers team, and other division studies and projects as needed. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conduct face-to-face training, webinars and on-line trainings for professionals and the public on recognizing opiate overdose, rescue breathing, and naloxone (i.e., opiate overdose medication) administration. Participate in training and other project evaluations. Contribute to development of distribution plan and distribute naloxone kits to professionals and the public. Seek and respond to training and naloxone distribution opportunities and target communities. Travel to various agencies, organizations, and communities(e.g., criminal justice, drug treatment, healthcare, syringe access, community center settings) throughout NJ; most travel will be in Central and Southern New Jersey. Attend and participate in key state and regional meetings regarding coordination of opiate prevention and treatment efforts in NJ. Provides support for educational and research projects within the Division of Addiction Psychiatry. FLSA Exempt Grade 20S Salary Details Minimum Salary 56516.000 Mid Range Salary 67485.000 Maximum Salary 79886.000 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System. Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in public health, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience or a Master’s Degree plus one (1) year of related experience. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements. Certifications / Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Lift up to 15 pounds. Work Environment: Office environment, moderately noisy. Special Conditions Posting Number 26ST1732 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City State NJ Location Details Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. 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