Health Educator- Behavioral Health Homes- Part-Time- TEMP- 6308

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JOB TITLE:                            Health Educator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:        Part-time; 5 hours/week- TEMP approx. 8-9 months.

SCHEDULED HOURS:          To Be Determined

PROGRAM/LOCATION:      Micro Grants, Manchester, CT

ABOUT THE POSITION:

In collaboration with the Norma and Natale Sestero Fund, CHR’s Health Educator will provide improved health outcomes to individuals in Glastonbury Connecticut with serious and persistent mental illness and substance use diagnoses through nutrition and exercise counseling and smoking cessation support. The Health Educator will work with individuals to evaluate health needs, establish health and wellness goals related to fitness, nutrition and overall health, and support these individuals’ efforts to meet those goals.  

By: 

• Working with adult and/or child clients as assigned. 
• Providing individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and chronic health conditions assistance with achieving and maintaining their highest level of health. 
• Linking individuals with appropriate treatment sources.
• Coordinating care with medical and collateral providers.
• Assisting individuals with accessing health care services.
• Providing health and wellness education and training, in individual and group formats.
• Assisting individuals with setting and meeting wellness and recovery goals.
• Maintaining records of services provided as well as indicators of health (i.e. BMI, weight, smoking cessation, blood pressure, etc.).
• Tracking progress on health and wellness goals and make recommendations for next steps.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CHR Health Educator working with adult clients provide services including:
• Care Coordination
• Health Promotion
• Health Education
• Patient and Family Support
• Linking to Community Support Services
• Collaborates with other CHR team members to provide improved medical and behavioral health care coordination and outcomes for clients. 
• Works to reduce health care disparities whenever possible.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each     population served.
• Assists in obtaining access to medical and wellness services including tobacco cessation intervention services, medical services, fitness services.
• May provide client transportation as needed.
• Provides wellness and health-promoting lifestyle interventions such as, but not limited to nutritional counseling, smoking prevention and cessation, obesity reduction, increasing physical activity.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  BA/BS in human services, medical, or related field required.

Experience:  Previous experience as a health educator preferred. Experience in behavioral health setting preferred. Experience working in integrated care setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. Certification as a Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred. Other Health Education certifications will be considered. CPR/First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire.

Why Join CHR?

🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

🕒 Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

💰 Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

🎓 Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

📚 Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

💪 Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

🎤 Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

📢 Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

🌟 And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:        

$23.5681/hour min, and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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