Community Educator
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Job Location:
San Bernardino, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute an award-winning orthopedics program surgical weight loss and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Community Educator St. Bernardine Medical Center
At St. Bernardine Medical Center we believe that health begins in the community. We are seeking a passionate and resourceful Community Educator to connect with local residents provide valuable health education and ensure access to essential resources that improve quality of life.
In this role you will serve as a trusted bridge between our organization and the community implementing evidence-based programs facilitating workshops and conducting outreach that meets people where they are. You will develop strong relationships with individuals community groups and partner organizations while tailoring your outreach to be culturally sensitive relevant and accessible. Your work will directly support healthier communities and advance our mission to provide care for the whole person.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach to engage community members through innovative accessible methods.
- Build and maintain relationships with residents local organizations and community leaders.
- Develop distribute and present culturally competent health education materials and programs.
- Facilitate health education classes events and workshops in person and virtually.
- Maintain a current directory of local resources services and access points.
- Collect and maintain data track participation and prepare reports to measure program impact.
- Provide referrals and link individuals to appropriate health and support services.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while working with a supportive mission-driven team. St. Bernardine Medical Center offers competitive pay comprehensive benefits and the chance to be a visible positive presence in the community.
Job Requirements
- Two years of college education or equivalent work experience related to the field
- Associates Degree
- CA Driver License and automotive insurance
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of computer operations including email internet online collaboration platforms (Google) and video conferencing software (Zoom).
- Strong oral/written communication skills collaborative work style and cultural humility.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team be flexible and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills to work
effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact good judgment and utilizing a proactive problem-solving focused style. - Ability to work from a public health and social justice lens to promote holistic wellbeing and evidence-based initiatives among people of diverse cultural educational social and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to understand and respond to community needs by collaboratively identifying appropriate strategies for programs implementations. Presentation skills-- experience speaking
in front of diverse audiences and the ability to adapt materials quickly including group facilitation. - Preferred experience conducting outreach and supportive service delivery.
- Preferred Bachelors degree in health education/community health/ public health.
- Preferred Bilingual English/Spanish
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
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