Full-Time Health Educator

Reports to: Director of Health Education

Queens/Manhattan, New York

United States

Responsibilities :

• Provide patient education on disease prevention and health promotion at clinical settings

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing of community health education activities, such as workshops, radio programs

• Participate in community events including health fairs and other events to promote health practices and CBWCHC services

• Connect patients and community members to CBWCHC resources, services, and care as appropriate

• Complete scheduling and registration for new and returning patients in line with CBWCHC customer service and quality standards

• Support the development and adaption of health education materials in variety of formats, such as prints, social media, group workshop

• Assess education needs from patients and communities, maintain accurate records of educational activities and prepare project reports

• Conduct translation activities like document or material translation and translation review

• Support the Health Education and Engagement team in special events and projects

• Flexibility to work in Manhattan and Queens sites required

• Flexibility to work weekends or nights as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, Behavioral Science or related field

• Bilingual in English/Chinese is required, English/Chinese-Mandarin is preferred

• Excellent communication and counseling skills

• Customer service experience preferred

• Experience working with people of various age groups (children, teens, seniors) in health care or social services

• 1-3 years of experience working in a health-related field, preferably in the Chinese and/or Asian American community

  Compensation and Benefits :

• Salary: $50,000.00 - 55,000.00 per year

• Medical insurance

• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)

• Employee Assistant Program

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program