Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
East Side Family Clinic – Saint Paul, MN
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Associates Degree
Salary Range
$22.00 – $24.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Minimal travel between MCC sites
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Descriptions
The Community Health Educator is a valued member of the Minnesota Community Care team, strengthening our community through the planning, delivery, and evaluation of culturally and linguistically appropriate health education and outreach activities on a variety of health topics, in individual, group, clinical, and community settings.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate individual and group health education services in clinical and community settings on a variety of health promotion topics to effectively increase awareness and understanding of specific areas of health and behavior for target populations. Liaise with clinical care team and program staff to identify, recruit, and enroll eligible clients into health education services
- Assess needs of clients and determine objectives of health education based upon collaboration with supervisor and program manager
- Align clinical interventions, group education, community programs and educational materials with current evidence and best practices
- Assess educational strategy, appropriateness and effectiveness of printed materials, website content social media communication with the Health Education team
- Develop, organize and facilitate support groups and peer education programs with a variety of target populations. For assigned group education programs: assume primary responsibility for enrolling participants, maintaining enrollment registries, planning classes in consultation with clinical counterpart (as applicable), arranging logistics, monitoring attendance, and serving as primary communication contact for participants between classes
- Follow methods of data collection, tracking, entry, and reporting, as assigned.
- Provide subject matter expertise to communications/marketing team in developing and producing educational materials (print, electronic, social) for specific target populations
- Counsel and educate clients on wellness, health issues, and specific health concerns on an individual basis by assessing individual needs and promoting and supporting specific behavioral changes
- Participate in community health education and outreach efforts by meeting/planning/engaging other community health stakeholders, e.g. health department staff, school-based staff, health educators, community leaders, and activists
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to perform computer-related work. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally required to lift to 40 pounds (storage boxes). Must be able to travel in all weather conditions in MN. Normal work hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. This position requires semi-regular evening and weekend work. Outreach season can affect hours and may require flex time for weekend and or evening work.
Who We Are
As Minnesota’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Psychology, Social Services, or equivalent degree in a closely a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience as a health educator or related experience with emphasis on sexual and reproductive health
- An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered
- Experience in ambulatory care, care coordination, case management, community outreach
- Knowledge in integrated care systems
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Flexible with possible changing work environment
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bilingual Hmong/English, Spanish/English, or Somali/English
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Psychology, Social Services, or equivalent degree in a closely a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience working in clinical or community settings.
- Experience working with diverse communities and skilled in delivering LGBTQ inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services
- Training and experience in youth development, health education or community education
- Group facilitation skills and experience
- Comfort in discussing sexual health issues in 1:1 and group settings
- Experience in and ability to work in an urban, collaborative environment, particularly with schools, multiple agencies, providers, and multiple levels of government
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on cross functional and diverse teams (internal and external) on sexual health prevention issues
- Background and experience in motivational interviewing (MI)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience in public speaking
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software