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HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Employer
Natividad
Location
Salinas, California
Salary
$4,461.43 - $6,092.67 Monthly
Closing date
Jan 5, 2023

INSPIRING HEALTHY LIVES

 

through community

 

 

 

At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 130 years and, more importantly, has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today.

 

 

 

HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT

 


Natividad is currently seeking to fill one full-time grant funded Health Education Assistant for approximately 3 years. Under general supervision, the successful candidate will assist and participate in all phases of the public health education program; research, prepare and present health educational materials and oral presentations to promote public health within the community; and perform other duties as required.

 

 

 

Examples of Duties:

 

 

 

  • Conducts outreach and identification of patients in need of assessment for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).  Conducts community surveys and research to identify health related needs; assesses program effectiveness and determine ways to improve services. Introduces patients to MAT programs and services and conducts brief initial assessments. Facilitates appointments at outpatient MAT clinics for patients.  Serves as a resource and coach for their clients and assists them to access other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services and residential treatment facilities. Coordinates and assists with educational sessions for medical providers about substance use disorders and treatments. Assists medical providers in planning and participating in evaluation of educational/counseling needs, presenting health education programs and demonstrations. Develops and maintains communications with various community, professional and government organizations that provide services to clients and to promote health education programs. Responds to public inquiries concerning MAT activities and functions as a resource of information and performs referral duties regarding related health and social services available in the community.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

 

 

Experience:

 

  • Two years of experience as a community worker or a related position which included outreach education experience within a public health or voluntary non-profit health related agency, preferably dealing with “at risk” populations.  

 

 

Education:

 

  • Completion of course work leading to a Bachelor’s degree in public/community health education, education, behavioral or life sciences, sociology, biology or psychology.

 

 

Highly Desired:

 

  • Case management experience Certification to perform the ASAM Criteria Placement Assessment Experience working successfully with issues of substance use, mental health, criminal background and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency Registration or Certification from a recognized certifying organization, agency or Board evidencing training and expertise in areas appropriate to SUD services (CCAPP, CADTP, CADDE).

 

 

Candidates should have knowledge of basic personal computer usage; concepts of public health services; principles, methods and practices of health education; group dynamics; medical terminology; principles, methods and techniques used in counseling; and basic math and statistical concepts.

 

 

 

PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 11:59pm for a guaranteed review. Application materials received after this date will be reviewed in a continuous basis until position is filled.

 

 

 

For application materials, contact Natividad, HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd, Bldg 300, Salinas, CA 93906; call us at (831) 783-2700; or apply online at www.natividad.com. EOE/M/F/H/V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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