Community Health Educator I
- Category
- Community Outreach
- Job Type
- Full time
- Job ID
- R-15969
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
A Brief Overview
Responsible for training and conducting outreach program activities and health education for participants and their families in identified counties throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas to help maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Maintains and documents accurate data related to the outreach programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Presents health information to patients, families, or community groups in order to promote healthy lifestyle decisions and chronic disease management.
- Provides health education and awareness to the assigned community program.
- Enters data, documents and evaluates the effectiveness of program activities.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent General Studies
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Education
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Social Services
Work Experience Requirements
- Required - Customer service 1-3 years
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office program or programs as indicated in the specific function within the department.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to understand and compose complex written materials.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment with tact and diplomacy in all situations.
- Must be able to assess needs of participant and their families and respond appropriately.
- Strong ability to integrate knowledge and theory into practice.
- Ability to demonstrate skill in organization, coordination and time management.
- Must be able to provide effective instructions to participants.
- Must be able to communicate verbally in an effective and positive manner with participant and their families.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective communication and negotiating skills with and between individuals and groups of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, including Associates, social services providers, business entities, and students and their families. Strong influencing, coaching and consultative skills.
Supervision Provided by this Position
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
- Frequent travel outside office on a regular basis.
- Exposure to patient bodily fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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