Community Health Instructor

Job title: Community Health Instructor

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health

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Community Health Instructor

Job ID 2021-92495 Department J-PEDI ACKERMAN 2 SOUTH Site Jersey Shore Univ Med Cntr Job Location US-NJ-Neptune Position Type Full Time with Benefits Standard Hours Per Week 40 Shift Day Shift Hours 8:30am – 5pm Weekend Work Weekends as Needed On Call Work No On-Call Required Holiday Work No Holidays Required

Overview

How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey’s premier healthcare system.

The Community Health Instructor provide health education to event participants and/or community members to help improve knowledge regarding current health topics, such as importance of preventive care, managing existing health conditions and available health resources.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of Community Health Instructor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Provides structured programs in accordance with community health education needs.

• Document activities, recording information such as the numbers of persons attended, and presentation conducted as per event summary protocol.

• Receives evaluations of good or better from 95% of program participants when applicable.

• Adheres to Hackensack Meridian Health policies and procedures as well as those related directly to the community outreach department

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Referring individuals who have screening results that fall outside the normal parameters to their primary care physicians, appropriate health care providers or the Hackensack Meridian Health physician referral line.

• Identifying socioeconomic conditions, which relate to or affect general health and well-being of the community and make referrals to approriate agencies. Interprets available services and communicates them effectively

• Provide health promotion services in a variety of settings, which requires lifting and moving equipment, tables, chairs as well as walking, bending, standing and stair climbing.

• Successfully completes yearly department competencies as assigned. Completes Health Stream modules on time as assigned.

• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma/GED.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in health education.

• Excellent communications skills.

• Willing and able to travel.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bilingual a plus.

• CPR instructor a plus.

• Previous community outreach experience.

Licenses & Certifications Required:

• Current BLS.

• Current NJ driver’s license.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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Location: New Jersey

Job date: Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:54:44 GMT

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