Health Educator - Lead and Healthy Homes - Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative : Job Details

Full Time Position (40 Hours a week)Salary Range - $46,000 to $48,000The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey. For over 40 years the Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region's health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders.The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:* Medical, Dental, Life Insurance * Id Theft & Legal Services* Pet Insurance* Critical Illness and Accident Plan* Free AAA Basic Membership* Generous Paid Time Off* 10 Paid Holidays* Staff Development* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Assistance Program* Flexible Spending Account* Dependent Care Account* 401K - The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversaryOur biggest perk Summer Flex and Hybrid Work ScheduleThe Health Educator, Public Health Programs develops and maintains collaborative relationships with regional health care providers, community, social service and academic organizations and uses these relationships to provide health education and support services to clinicians/professionals and clients/students on topics that promote harm reduction and healthy families. The Health Educator develops curriculums on a variety of topics that include childhood lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes, as well as other topics as needed.Essential Functions:*Contribute to The Cooperative's commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that align with the agency's mission, goals, and advancement. *Effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation. *Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, trainings, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff. *When applicable, will participate in relevant staff development opportunities (trainings, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings. *Assists program staff with development of referral networks and relationships in the community. *Consults with health care providers and other professionals to assess educational needs of both staff, clients and consumers, and develops educational tools to meet needs. *Develops and distributes patient education materials to providers and community organizations related to the grants' objectives and activities. *Plans, develops and implements ongoing health education and related programs for providers and consumers, in collaboration with other The Cooperative and Family Health Initiatives education staff. *Participates in health professional and community meetings and associations throughout the state as appropriate. *Collaborates with local health departments regarding prevention, education and outreach programs for clients. *Assists with developing social media campaigns including Facebook and website content.*Assists with collection, tracking, and follow-up of data to be collected for program evaluation and record keeping. *Assists with submitting reports and data collection tools as required. Requirements Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health or a related fieldAbility to develop and implement curriculum and conduct training programsAbility to work well with healthcare and other professionals and consumer populationsAbility to develop and manage social media campaignsStrong oral, written, digital and interpersonal communication skillsStrong computer skillsKnowledge of both urban and rural community resourcesAbility to develop good rapport with clients from diverse backgroundsBilingual preferred (English and Spanish)Valid driver's license, car and current insurance policyPhysical Requirements:Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with othersMust be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephoneMust be able to operate a motor vehicleMust be able to lift up to 30 poundsAdditional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HRReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment:Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions