Health Educator, Weight Loss, Part-Time/24 Hrs.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

POSITION REQUIRES WORKING ON-SITE.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision of Community Liaison, provides group health education classes to a variety of audiences in various settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates on program design and delivery with Coordinator(s) and other staff members.

• Assists Coordinator(s) with design of varied health education and health promotion services targeting a variety of populations.

• Provides input into development of program objectives and goals, content, supporting materials, and other relevant activities.

• Assists with marketing and promotion activities as appropriate under supervision of Coordinator(s) or Director.

• Presents health education programs to various audiences and participates in health screening/outreach events.

• Performs biometric screening, i.e., cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.

• Assists Coordinator(s) with gathering, analysis, and interpretation of data related to health education programs that have been presented. Assists in evaluation of program quality.

• Maintains program records, manages inventory of program materials, collects money or insurance billing information from participants, and assures that materials are available and properly set up at various program sites.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends in the fields of health promotion and health education.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Bachelor's Degree in health education or related discipline; prefer exercise related field.

• RN, BSW, RD, or other licenses/certifications may be required for content-specific classes.

• Two to three years' health education program delivery experience, preferably with a wide variety of ages.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Oral and written skills. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in a clear manner to varying audiences. Planning skills necessary in program design, goal setting, and evaluation. Technical ability to operate multi-media audio-visual equipment. Competent in operation of Windows, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Power Point, and related computer software.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.