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Health Educator/Outreach Worker II
1 month ago
Position Title: Health Educator II
Department: Grant Writing
Reports To: As assigned by Program Director
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a Health Educator to join our Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) Overdose and Harm Reduction Technical Assistance (ODHRTA) program. This program is funded by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and aims to increase the capacity of local substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers to provide naloxone and other harm reduction resources.
This position is responsible for health education and outreach. This position requires local travel, setting/adhering to own schedule, and independent decision-making regarding patient recruitment and provision of services. Provides education through educational sessions, group presentations, referrals, and follow-up to increase awareness and utilization of health services for the community.
SALARY RANGE
$26 - $34 / per hour DOE
We offer a competitive benefits package:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays (12)
Paid Vacation Time
Sick Time
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive wages
Stability and career advancement
Continuing Education Opportunities
HOURS
8 per Day / 5 Days per Week, this is not a remote working position.
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
Promotes Health Education throughout the community, solicits and assesses patients’ interest in program participation and assures that patients meet the eligibility criteria as specified by the program objectives.
Conducts structured, scheduled educational sessions covering approved topics, as needed
Identifies site locations for outreach work and health education classes.
Conducts formal event outreach to foster awareness of healthcare services.
Recommends pertinent information and referral services for medical, social and emotional support.
Updates curricula for health education sessions, including pre- and post-tests.
Establishes and keeps current a resource file/directory of information regarding available programs, services, contact persons and avenues of access in the community, and current trends of knowledge regarding health services.
Attends community and agency meetings as well as outreach events as required.
Assists with orienting new Health Educators to program’s policies and procedures.
Develops and submits accurate reports regarding program activities, patients served and other information as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
BA/BS degree in health or human/social service-related field preferred and 1 year work related experience or three (3) years work related experience
Valid California driver’s license and insurance.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
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