Health Educator Job at Northeast Ohio Neighborhood, Cleveland, OH

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  • Northeast Ohio Neighborhood
  • Cleveland, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Please Note!!! Although you are submitting an employment application and resume for this job on Indeed or Zip Recruiter, you will still need to put in an employment application and resume at NEON. Please visit our website at -opportunities .

General Duties

Under the direction of the Director of Social Services and Special programs, the Health Educator provides support, assessments, information and referrals for the enhancement of physical and psychosocial functioning of the assigned patient population to include but not be limited to infants, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. The Health Educators teach individuals and communities how to live healthier lifestyles and promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities, collect and maintain data, and discuss and manage health concerns with patients. The Health Educator performs various duties to assist and identify families in need of medical care, social services, and education. The Health Educator must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served; demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; and be able to identify a patient need.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business, or an acceptable related field preferred.
  • Additional specialized training in healthcare, public health , social services or related field preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Three years experience demonstrating the capacity to respond to patient needs.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work with patients and fellow staff members in an effective manner with sensitivity for diverse populations.
  • Familiar with area resources
  • Ability to assess difficult situations and engage clients in constructive problem solving.
  • Ability to communicate with people having diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have a minimum of five years job related experience or equivalent combination of training and/or experience in social services or related fields.
  • Must have the ability to work effectively with people (professionals, administration, and non-professionals).
  • Meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, safety lifting items over 20 lbs, bending, climbing, carrying supplies, materials and equipment.

Technical Skills

1. Use and/or operate office equipment, i.e. personal computers, calculators, and computers including experience with internet, email, or database management programs.

2. Ability to acquire skills for entering accurate data, messages, and updated insurance information into NextGen application.

3. Demonstrated advance knowledge and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.

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