Home Visiting Health Educator, Family Spirit Program - Utah Navajo Health System : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescription We are looking for a Family Health Educator to work in the Family Spirit Program with our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more.

• Location: Monument Valley, Utah
• Grant: Family Spirit Program; 5 year grant
• Full-time Benefits start at: PTO leave, Vacation leave, 12 paid Holidays, 100% Medical/prescription insurance ($0 premium, $0 deductible, $0 copays) for employees and dependents, Life insurance, Retirement plan, wellness benefits. Optional coverage for dental, and short/long term disability.

Family Spirit Home VisitorSpecific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a Family Health Educator for the Family Spirit project in Montezuma Creek
• Recruit young mothers to participate in the Family Spirit Program
• Visit young mothers in their homes and teach a comprehensive parenting curriculum
• Provide social support and connect young mothers to other community resources
• Maintain data forms and tracking logs to document study activities
• Represent the Family Spirit Program and the organization's other programs during community meetings and in-service presentations for community partners and local service providers
• Travel to other sites for trainings, meetings and other duties as needed
• Assist with other organization activities as needed
• Service 15 Families with 85% goal of visits with lessons completed.
• Enter visiting data into Visit tracker home visiting database after every visit.
• This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

RequirementsEducation and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a health or social services field, preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year of work, school or volunteer experience beyond high school required.

Ability to speak Navajo preferred.

Skills

Strong organizational and data management skills and experience

Efficient and detail-oriented

Independent learner and worker

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to effectively multi-task

Self motivated and driven

Excellent professional judgment and discretion

Family Health Educator -

Good oral and written communication skills, including public speaking with large and small groups

Ability to operate a telephone, printer, fax, copier, and computer with software use experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Ability to drive a project vehicle as needed and to follow guidelines on vehicle use

Ability to follow worksite guidelines on personal and work cell phone use

Ability to work well with others

Ability to take direction and respond positively to feedback in the workplace

Other:

Current driver's license and good driving record (hired candidate will need to provide a copy of a current driver's license in the state where the position is located)

Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening and weekend work maybe required.

This position will maintain current CPR, BLS or approved alternate certification.

This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

As a Tribal Organization the Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. (UNHS) treats patients with high risk and underlying chronic medical conditions. Therefore, UNHS requires its employees to show proof of immunization prior to their employment with UNHS or during their employment. Below is a list of immunizations/vaccinations required to be employed or to continue employment with UNHS.The immunizations/vaccinations include but not limited to following:

• MMR (Measles Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two MMR vaccines (OR) Documentation of MMR titers.
• Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses), documented proof of titers indicating immunity, or a declination that may be signed upon arrival.
• Proof of up-to-date PPD skin testing, if previously negative (OR) Proof of positive PPD skin test with the most recent chest x-ray and treatment history.
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap).
• Varicella titers, history of varicella or varicella immunization series.
• Influenza vaccine for the current year.
• COVID-19 vaccine
• Any other vaccinations as requested.

UNHS would not be able to achieve our goal of quality equitable healthcare for people living in Southeastern Utah without our committed and competent staff. UNHS continually attracts the most devoted healthcare professionals and administrators this region has to offer. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing care to medically under-served communities. UNHS hires in accordance with EEOC standards. The UNHS gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo preference in Employment Act.