What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Educator position at Navajo Health Foundation?
Position Summary:
The position is Grant funded position with a minimum of 3-year employment term (01/2025 – 06/2027). Positions may be extended as more funding is secured.
Under the direct supervision of the Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4) Coordinator, this position will support, coordinate, and implement grant-funded initiatives awarded to the Navajo Health Foundation/Sage Memorial Hospital under the P4 program.
Program areas may include wellness, diabetes, obesity, nutrition, physical activity promotion, gardening, and other public health prevention programs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the task performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and implement grant-related program activities according to the P4 grant narrative.
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with community organizations, businesses, local farmers, and other stakeholders.
- Develop and implement health education programs to promote healthy eating among participants.
- Conduct workshops and educational sessions on nutrition, healthy cooking, and the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables.
- Provide support and resources to participants to help them understand and utilize their produce prescriptions effectively.
- Track participant progress and compliance with program requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the program and make recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate on program development and various activities to achieve grant objectives.
- Coordinate the purchasing and delivery of produce from local grocers to target communities and participants of the Produce Delivery and Produce Voucher Program.
- Deliver and assist with the enrollment of P4 participant packets, including commitment agreements outlining the requirements of the P4 Program.
- Monitor participant compliance, track adherence to program requirements, and address any noncompliance8 issues, including suspension and/or termination.
- Coordinate the development of the Nutrition Education curriculum for P4 participants.
- Provide participants with health education materials and resources for use in the P4 Produce Delivery or Voucher Programs.
- Perform additional assigned duties to achieve the goals and objectives of the P4 program.
