State of IN- DOH-Oral Health Educator (801236)

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Title/Role: Oral Health Educator

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Worksite Address: Indianapolis IN 46204

Agency Interview Type: Phone and in-person

Short Description:

The Oral Health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and education across skilled nursing facilities schools early learning centers and community settings.

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Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or certification in Dental Hygiene Public Health Education or a related field.

Experience delivering health education or training programs preferably in school healthcare long-term care or community settings.

Knowledge of oral hygiene practices common dental conditions preventive care strategies and behavior change techniques.

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage CNAs school nurses healthcare teams educators families and community partners.

Ability to develop accessible engaging and culturally appropriate educational materials.

Familiarity with skilled nursing facility workflows school health programs and public health outreach preferred.

Relevant background in public health data management program evaluation and grant writing preferred.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with CNAs school nurses administrators healthcare teams and community stakeholders.

Ability to present complex oral health information in a clear accessible and impactful manner.

Empathy and understanding when addressing oral health challenges in vulnerable populations.

Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions outreach activities and program responsibilities.

Creativity in developing materials and presenting oral health information in an engaging way.

Proficiency in data management and analysis to support program evaluation and reporting.

Flexibility to support oral health education needs across long-term care school early learning and community settings.

Relevant background in public health.

Prior experience with grant writing preferred.