Nutrition Educator

NUTRITION EDUCATOR

Adagio Health Inc is looking to hire one (1) full-time, energetic Health Educator for its office in New Castle, PA to serve its Lawrence & Mercer County partners.

If you're passionate about healthy eating and active living and have the training and skills to help individuals and groups of all ages, come join the Nutrition and Education team at Adagio Health! The pay for this position is $19.40/hour.

WHAT MAKES ADAGIO HEALTH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

Adagio Health offers daylight hours with no nights, weekends, or holidays. We offer affordable healthcare and insurance coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan with immediate vesting in Adagio's contribution, and professional development reimbursement.

ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH INC.

For over 50 years, Adagio Health has provided health, wellness, and nutrition services in Pennsylvania. Today, the organization serves approximately 100,000 patients and clients annually. While women's health is a primary focus for the organization, reproductive health, breast and cervical cancer screening, and preventive health services are also offered to men, teens, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone in need of care in a welcoming, confidential setting. Adagio Health operates 9 medical offices in western Pennsylvania that also address social determinants of health such as food insecurity, behavioral health, and care navigation; manages the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in 5 Pennsylvania counties; promotes tobacco/vaping prevention and cessation; oversees breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment programs across Pennsylvania; and empowers local communities to address nutritional, reproductive, and behavioral health; positive relationship building; and life skills through an array of clinical and education programs.

POSITION DETAILS:

The Health Educator position is an essential role in the Nutrition & Education Department. The Health Educator will support the implementation of:

1. Power Up program- a SNAP-Education program delivering nutrition and physical activity to the low-income population along with public health approaches to support implementing education into action.
2. Teen Outreach Program (TOP)- a social-emotional learning curricula designed for middle and high school youth.
3. Additional programs related to public health as applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Initiates and delivers education in a variety of settings.
2. Ensures curricula is delivered as intended following program guidance and guidelines.
3. Delivers engaging, interactive, and concise lessons.
4. Builds relationships with program partners to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.
5. Maintains regular communication with program partners.
6. Initiates, leads, and provides technical assistance on supporting projects based partner needs.
7. Delivers indirect channels.
8. Completes all required documentation, data tracking, and data entry by determined deadlines.
9. Provides high quality customer service and participant recruitment in coordination with other Adagio Health initiatives as appropriate.
10. Collaborates with other educators to share ideas.
11. Works/travels in any offices as needed.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to work well in a group.
2. Ability to manage time effectively.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Ability to lead an engaging lesson.
5. Ability to represent the agency in a professional and ethical manner.
6. Strong public speaking skills.
7. Ability to work with the public, education professionals, teachers, principals, and the low-income population.
8. Ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet the program goals.
9. Willingness to participate in meetings and trainings in order to continually develop skills.
10. Ability to work afterschool/weekend programs.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Series.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS: BS degree in public health, education, nutrition or a related field. Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to: develop, provide and evaluate education programming. Experience in youth education in a school setting and in public health is desirable. Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable car. Travel is required on a regular basis.