Health Educator- Flex- New River Valley- Grant Funded

Provides health education directly to the community at large, primarily through planned programs, fairs and screening events. Functions as a team member to advance Carilion Clinics goals through health education skills and by serving as a resource on community health education issues.

• Plans and implements evidence-based health education programs and practices to influence health behavior change among underserved audiences.

• Produces quality health communications including content for social media, printable materials, and talking points in collaboration with team members.

• Coordinates policy, systems, and environmental change projects with community partners to support community health and wellbeing.

• Completes data collection and reporting on health education initiatives according to established processes.

• Collaborates with other Carilion Clinic departments, providers, and hospitals and community service organizations to promote health education interventions and align initiatives that improve the health of communities in response to results of Community Health Needs Assessments.

• Enhances personal and team development related to health education programs and practices. Works to continuously improve and stays current on community health education issues and interventions.

• Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees.

• Champion Carilion's mission, vision and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.

Education: Bachelors Degree in community health education, public health education, health and physical education, or nursing or 8 years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred.
Experience: Three years of professional experience required. Prefer demonstration of public health education background and skills.
Licensure/certification: AHA BLS-HCP required. Eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam within the first year of employment preferred. Virginia Drivers License required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Ability to educate clients of any age or SES level on community health education. Well-organized, proficient at multi-tasking and working with minimal direction. Must possess excellent organizational skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications highly desirable. Job often requires working outside Carilion Clinic facilities and travel to sites within the Clinics service area. Must provide own transportation.

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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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