Health Educator III

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Health Educator III Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare Department NJMS-Emergency Medicine-NJPIES 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 NJMS- Emergency Medicine. The Health Educator III position is responsible for fostering statewide public awareness on poisoning injury risk, poison prevention safety, and the services of NJPIES by providing poison prevention education programs to diverse populations within the state of New Jersey. This is a full-time position under the direction of the Director of Public Education.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assesses and communicates community health needs.

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates NJPIES' community education programs. It is anticipated that majority of time (50 -75%) will be dedicated to field work (health fairs, teaching, special events) with the remainder in the office.

• Provides outreach and education to diverse populations within the state of New Jersey by collaborating with community-based organizations, schools, municipal government, civic groups, community leaders, colleges/universities, religious groups, childcare centers and other injury prevention organizations.

• Serves as a community resource person on unintentional poisoning injury and poison center services.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 20S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 54750.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 65376.000 Annual Maximum Salary 77390.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE, Local 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in providing health education to diverse populations

• OR a Master's Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion and a minimum of one (1) year experience in providing health education to diverse populations.

• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certification in Health Education, either as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).

• Valid NJ driver's license and access to a vehicle on a daily basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to foster relationships within diverse communities across New Jersey.

• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills strongly desired (fluent verbal, reading and writing); additional language proficiency will be regarded as a strong asset.

• Flexible with hours, some evenings and weekends required.

• Strong customer service skills

• Professional experience in public speaking both large and small groups.

• Strong facilitation skills. Some experience with hosting webinars and other forms of online education.

• Self-motivated, dependable and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

• This position requires travel to all 21 counties in the state of New Jersey for community education programs, meetings and events.

• Travel costs (mileage and tolls) will be reimbursed.

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1075 Posting Open Date 05/02/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application