POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Health Educator is a member of a team of professionals that support the work of the medical providers by educating patients regarding health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic diseases. Health education is provided by one-on-one counseling and group discussion at all clinic locations. The Health Educator also educates the community by participating in health promotion events and initiatives. An individual Health Educator may specialize in the health education needs of a specific population, such as diabetes, or may provide a specific area of health education that requires specialized and advanced training, such as nutritional counseling provided by a Registered Dietician.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an approved school with a degree in Health Education, Education, Public Health, Nursing, or Dietetics required and may vary based on the needs of the clinic at the time of recruitment.

• Prefer advanced training, education, or professional experience in specialized area of health education (i.e. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), if providing diabetes education or certification as a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, if providing nutritional counseling).

• Current CPR certification.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience providing health education to an underserved population.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness Coverage. Employees enjoy company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, paid Holidays, Personal Days, Paid Time Off hours (PTO) - 18 days in the first year, as well as continuing medical education days and monies. Additionally, employees may enroll in the CCH 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year of service.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $49,252.88-$73,879.82. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Crusader Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.