Health Education Assistant I/II

Under supervision of the Health Education Program Coordinator, the Health Education Assistant II assists in designing, facilitating, implementing, presenting, and evaluating health education programs and services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Assesses patient needs, establishes priorities, develops, recommends, updates, implements, and evaluates health education programs and services
• Provides group class or one-on-one health education services to members and the general public
• Counsels patients on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, smoking cessation, substance abuse, teen health, Hepatitis B, preventive cancer screening and immunization, etc.
• Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including recruiting members, establishing referral system, providing scheduling and logistical support to promote the well-being of patients and the community
• May be required to work sometimes at satellite NEMS sites and / or at weekend events
• Supports development, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and activities to improve health outcomes
• Develops and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate, written, and audio-visual health education materials
• Performs relevant community outreach and education activities to targeted groups and individuals
• Works collaboratively with Administration and Project Management Department and assists in health information projects such as activity schedule, newsletters, informational displays, flyers, posters, staff bulletin, community health events, etc.
• Assists in leading summer interns and volunteers and implementing education activities for the Health Center Week
• Serves as a resource to patients and provides them with the best information available
• Collects, tabulates, and analyzes program data, and prepares monthly services reports
• Provides phone call services and schedules appointments for patients for the events and services such as classes and support groups
• Performs other job duties as required by manager / supervisor

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NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS : Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and / or children; and company contribution to 401(k).

Salary : $30