What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Instructor / Family Educator - Massage Therapist position at Crouse Hospital?
Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.
The Community Educator is responsible for providing educational instruction to assist childbearing families at Crouse Hospital. This is enacted through the roles of teacher, facilitator and resource person. The Community Educator needs to be a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Pay Range: $25.44 - $35.46/ hour (based on experience)
Per Diem
Community Educator Position Responsibilities:
- Commits to a customer service oriented culture within their area which includes service orientation to work processes, staff customer service and actively participates and supports development of key customer service outcomes.
- Implements teaching strategies to facilitate learning and informed decision-making for families anticipating birth and parenting.
- Collects data related to the educational needs of the learner throughout the series and evaluates and discusses with educational coordinator and staff.
- Communicates clearly the objectives and goals of the Childbirth Education Program and provides education based on the scientific principles.
- Demonstrates skill and knowledge using a variety of teaching strategies to facilitate group process/discussion and independent learning.
- Attends staff meetings on a regular basis to give input related to ongoing evaluation and program development.
- Participates in continuing education programs to promote professional development and current knowledge in maternal/child health education.
- Assumes other duties as assigned by department leadership.
Requirements:
- Required: High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- NCC, PCE, ICEA or Lamaze certification preferred (or certification based on specialty program)
- Recent experience working with pregnant and parenting families with emphasis on patient education.
- Demonstrated competency in the teaching/learning process.
Benefits Overview:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
- Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
- YMCA Subsidy program.
Salary : $25 - $35
