Full Time Position (40 Hours a week)
Salary Range - $46,000 to $48,000
The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey. For over 40 years the Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders.
The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.
The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
- Id Theft & Legal Services
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Plan
- Free AAA Basic Membership
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Staff Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- 401K – The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary
Our biggest perk “Summer Flex” and Hybrid Work Schedule
The Health Educator, Public Health Programs develops and maintains collaborative relationships with regional health care providers, community, social service and academic organizations and uses these relationships to provide health education and support services to clinicians/professionals and clients/students on topics that promote harm reduction and healthy families. The Health Educator develops curriculums on a variety of topics that include childhood lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes, as well as other topics as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Contribute to The Cooperative’s commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that align with the agency’s mission, goals, and advancement.
- Effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation.
- Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, trainings, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff.
- Participate in relevant staff development opportunities (trainings, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings.
- Assist program staff with development of referral networks and relationships in the community.
- Consult with health care providers and other professionals to assess educational needs of both staff, clients and consumers, and develop educational tools to meet needs.
- Develop and distribute patient education materials to providers and community organizations related to the grants’ objectives and activities.
- Plan, develop and implement ongoing health education and related programs for providers and consumers, in collaboration with other The Cooperative and Family Health Initiatives education staff.
- Participate in health professional and community meetings and associations throughout the state as appropriate.
- Collaborate with local health departments regarding prevention, education and outreach programs for clients.
- Assist with developing social media campaigns including Facebook and website content.
- Assist with collection, tracking, and follow-up of data to be collected for program evaluation and record keeping.
- Assist with submitting reports and data collection tools as required.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health or a related field
- Ability to develop and implement curriculum and conduct training programs
- Ability to work well with healthcare and other professionals and consumer populations
- Ability to develop and manage social media campaigns
- Strong oral, written, digital and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Knowledge of both urban and rural community resources
- Ability to develop good rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
- Valid driver’s license, car and current insurance policy
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others
- Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
- Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions.
