Community Health Educator SR - Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program-Public Health
Community Health Educator SR - Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program-Public Health
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Job Description:
This position serves as the subject matter expert for cardiovascular disease prevention and management programming with a focus on healthcare system interventions (i.e. electronic medical record utilization teambased care and selfmeasured blood pressure monitoring) and communityclinical linkages (i.e. linking patients to community programs/resources and lifestyle change programs).
This position can be located in either Lincoln or Omaha.
Job duties include:
- Serve as the subject matter expert for cardiovascular disease prevention and management;
- Assist in development of and leading the implementation of grant activities to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met; assist in the design implementation and monitoring of program evaluation and performance measures to ensure program goals and objectives are met;
- Conduct quality improvement processes as needed to improve program effectiveness and/or efficiency;
- Develop annual grant applications budgets work plans and progress reports; develop implement and monitor contracts/subawards to assure adherence to federal and state regulations;
- Engage internal/external partners and facilitate collaborative relationships; plan and provide technical assistance and training to contractors/subrecipients healthcare clinics/organizations local health departments and other partners on evidencebased strategies policies and system changes;
- Plan and facilitate meetings for small and large groups.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent coursework/training in community health education biological science adult/continuing education or related field AND experience in public/community health education activities with responsibility for: developing evaluating and leading health education program activities; assessing health needs; writing and designing educational and informational material training aids and presentations; preparing grant proposals; or planning and leading group sessions. Related experience may substitute for a Bachelors degree on a yearforyear basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in public or community health healthcare or related field. Minimum of 1 years experience working in public or community health healthcare or related field.
Other: Valid Drivers License is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health planning and implementation; the principles of grant writing reporting and grant administration; the practices and techniques of developing partnerships and collaborations.
Ability to maintain accurate and thorough records design educational and informational materials training aids and presentations; prepare grant proposals; plan and lead group sessions; interpret and apply federal grant requirements agency rules policies and procedures; communicate effectively; prioritize and manage time; problem solve and make decisions; balance needs requirements and work load for multiple projects; selfmotivate and work independently with minimal supervision.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
