Health Educator II - Per Diem (LCSW/MFT)
Qualifications: Master’s degree in a field related to the position required. LCSW/MFT Behaviorist license. Previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services (usually one (1) year). Previous experience in uncomplicated curriculum and materials development. Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning, group process theory and application. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Knowledge of PC applications required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Two (2) years of recent teaching/program planning. Previous experience in providing and coordinating health education services. Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and Behavior Change. Curriculum and education material development. Demonstrated ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills. Good computer skills, MS Word, Lotus Notes.
Duties: Conducts needs assessments, establishes priorities, designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards. Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating use of community services to promote the delivery of cost effective health education services. Provides direct group or one to one health education services to members and the public. Reviews, develops, and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate, written and audio visual health education materials. Consults with physicians and staff regarding related health education services. Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays, community health events, etc. Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV, nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required. Monitors performance of health education instructors and counselors. Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation, as assigned. Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. EEO:
Notes: This is a Per Diem position, days and hours varies according to member needs. Travel to several medical office buildings to provide member health education programs.
