Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Health Educator.
As a Health Educator for Family Health Centers of San Diego, you support the planning, implementation, and delivery of health education topics for our patients. You provide individual and group education and participate in community events and outreach activities. You support the mission of FHCSD by creating culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculums, planning programs, delivering education, and evaluating effectiveness. You have a passion for community health promotion, for serving the medically underserved, and you understand how to communicate health topics in meaningful, relevant ways.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in project data collection, evaluation activities, and required reporting. Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with program/grant requirements.
- Individually and/or with a team, plans, creates, and develops health education topic outlines and curriculums, incorporating various learning techniques and formats (i.e., group discussion, lectures, role-play, etc.). Reviews and assists in determining the linguistic and cultural appropriateness of materials, teaching aids, activities, methods, strategies, programs, etc. Reviews the efficacy of materials and programs and provides positive, action-oriented feedback. Assists with the translation and/or revisions of translated materials as appropriate.
- Performs group/individual assessments and counseling and provides patients with current, accurate health information. Ensures maximum utilization of schedules by proactively managing visits, including scheduling follow-up appointments, calling no-shows, working with recall technicians, PSRs, and Case managers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Provides group classes and staffs community events for health education topics, ensuring correct material is delivered in culturally appropriate and relevant ways.
Requirements:
- Bilingual English/Spanish Required
- 2 years of experience delivering health education, preferably in a community health setting.
- Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.
- Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Science, Nutritional Science, Public Health, Communications, or closely related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
- Specific Certifications may be required or preferred depending on assignment (i.e., CA HIV Test Counselor, limited CPT certification for waived testing, lactation certification, etc.)
Rewards:
- Job type: Regular Full Time
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. $21.00 - $27.00
Impact Lives, Impact Community
FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.
About Us
About Us
Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.
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