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Job Title:
Health Educator (Remote in Wisconsin) Cost Center:
301081064 Ctr For Community Health Adv Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Employee Type:
Regular Work Shift:
Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America) Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Educator is responsible for promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and/or community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors that promote healthy living and prevent disease. This position supports communities, community based youth serving organizations and other partners with behavioral health and social determinants of health efforts. This includes collecting and analyzing data to identify health needs, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating health education designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.
Travel Requirement:
- Travel is required for this position.
- To be eligible, candidate must reside in one of the following Wisconsin counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, Wood.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health, Health Education, Wellness, Health Promotion, or a related field.
Preferred/Optional: Master in Community Health Education or Public Health.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Two years of health education experience. Experience with Microsoft Office products. Strong written and verbal skills.
Preferred/Optional: Five plus years of health education experience. Knowledge of quality improvement and performance management processes.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Additional Job Summary:
- Successful candidate will have knowledge of high quality youth development programs, including afterschool, out-of-school time, and childcare programs.
- Health Educator will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including schools, community organizations, childcare programs, and government agencies.
- Some experience in providing training.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued.
View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here
. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
