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PS Health Educator
1 week ago
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Open Date 05/03/2024 Requisition Number PRN14808N Job Title PS Health Educator Working Title PS Health Educator Job Grade E FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Is this a work study job? No VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department Sleep and Movement Disorders Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 18.89 to 26.
The Movement Disorders Division provides outreach and education programs for people with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers/family members.
The Movement Disorders division seeks a health educator to conduct community outreach and education programs, needs assessments, evaluate programs, provide support to local PD support groups, and assist in facilitating PD and caregiver support groups.
The health educator would also be responsible for development of outreach program for Atypical Parkinsonism, and Huntington Disease, this may include support groups, education conferences and other activities determined by needs assessment.
This position will work with neurologists, nurses and social workers to determine the programs and activities that will best meet the needs of the community this may include, fall prevention, exercise, stress management and caregiver coping strategies.
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses health education needs using appropriate assessment tools; including using primary and secondary data sources.
- Designs and implements health programs in accordance with evidence-based strategies.
- Evaluates usefulness and impact of health education programs.
- Provides information to patients and the general public while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Attends conferences and classes and reads literature to learn of new developments in the area of interest.
- Collaborates with other offices, departments, and agencies.
- Assists in coordinating outreach programs.
- Purchases or coordinates the preparation of educational materials.
- Recruits and trains volunteers.
- May participate with committees or organizations whose purpose supports the health education program.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
PROBLEM SOLVING:
Use logic to identify appropriate theories to underpin program development
Think critically to analyze issues and identify alternate courses of action
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
There are two levels in the Health Educator position.
Health Educator I:
Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education).
Ability to demonstrate entry level competence in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health.
Health Educator II:
Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field, and four or more years of health education experience or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education).
Must also possess and maintain certification as a CHES, MCHES, or CPH.Ability to demonstrate working-level professional knowledge in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required.Training in a specific health area may be preferred.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.
We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy.
Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Contact Human Resources at for information.Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.
Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).
Online reports may be submitted at
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses.
They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- Please indicate the number of years of experience in health education that you have:
- No
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
- Do you currently hold and maintain certification as a CHES, MCHES, or CPH?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
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