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Health Educator I - Grade 586 (

Job Number:   521914 )

 

  Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Northern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. From our financial, business, and IT experts, to our RNs, allied health professionals, and physicians, we work together to provide the best care experience to our members and the communities we serve. As one of the most diverse regions in the country, Northern California offers everything from the majestic Sierra Mountains, to breathtaking Yosemite, to world-renowned Napa Valley. Here, you�ll discover the cultural and recreational diversity that makes Northern California one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work. As Northern California�s largest health plan, Kaiser Permanente provides you with the resources and opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. Join us.

 

 

Description

 

Assesses, designs, implements, presents, and evaluates health education programs and services.

Essential Functions: • Conducts needs assessments, establishes priorities, designs, implements, and evaluates basic health education programs, protocols, and standards. • Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including establishing effective referral and publicity systems, monitoring quality and documentation, providing scheduling and logistical support, and facilitating use of community services to promote the delivery of cost-effective health education services. • Provides direct group or one-to-one health education services to members and the public. • Reviews, develops, and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate, written and audio-visual health education materials. • Consults w/ physicians and staff regarding related health education services. • Coordinates health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays, community health events, etc. • Specializes in a specific area of health education (e.g. HIV, nutrition, chronic disease, health promotion) as required. • Monitors performance of health education instructors and counselors. • Prepares reports, grants, proposals, and documentation, as assigned. • Participates in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

 

Basic Qualifications: • Previous experience, usually one (1) year, in providing and coordinating health education services. • Previous experience in uncomplicated curriculum and materials development. • BA/BS in health education or in another health related field.  • For specialization - content expertise or certification required. • Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change, adult learning, group process theory and application. • Knowledge of PC applications required. • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Required Licensure and Certification: Certification from International Board Certified Lactation Examiners approved Certified Lactation Educators program and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant or Board Eligible required, and CPR certifications.

Other Duties (in addition to standard job description):

· Conduct individual or family lactation counseling visits in outpatient Pediatric clinic

· Actively promotes breast-feeding and assists mothers in reaching their own goals for breast-feeding.

· Plans, assesses and documents the needs of the mother and her newborn identifying high risk factors and problems, which may require consultation and follow-up.

· Follows up on mothers and newborns with special needs, as needed.

· Supports programs already in place (i.e. Baby and Me Network, KP Breast-feeding resources, etc.)

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Maintains knowledge of Kaiser Permanente and community resources and encourages utilization of and referral to resources as needed. Must be willing to work in all North Valley Locations and substitute for other lactation consultants as necessary.

Primary Location :   California-Roseville-Roseville Sierra Gardens Pediatrics 1840 Sierra Ga

 

Alternative Work Locations :   California-Lincoln-Lincoln Medical Offices 1900 Dresden Dr.

  Scheduled Hours (1-40) :   24

  Shift :   Day

  Working Days :   Week 1: Sun & Mon & Tue 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Wed & Thurs 8:30AM-5:00PM and Week 2: Tues 9:00AM-1:00PM, Wed 8:30AM-5:00PM, Thurs and Sat 9:00AM-1:00PM

  Working Hours Start :   See schedule details

  Working Hours End :   See schedule details

 

Schedule :   Part-time

 

Job Type :   Standard

 

Employee Status :   Regular

  Employee Group (Union Affiliation) :   United Healthcare Workers - West

 

Job Level :   Individual Contributor

 

Job :   Education / Training

  Public Department Name :   Pediatrics

 

Travel :   Yes, 50 % of the Time

  Job Eligible for Benefits :   Yes

 

 

  External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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