Community Health Educator at Evergreen Health

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Health Education, Outreach, Hypertension Awareness, Chronic Disease Prevention, Data Collection, Health Education Programs, Medication Adherence, Nutrition Care, Collaboration, Promotional Material Production, Intervention, Client Engagement, Cultural Competence, Health Disparities, Public Health, Community Engagement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Evergreen Health At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community. The Community Health Educator will play a vital role in a community-based public health project aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of hypertension. This position involves developing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs that promote awareness, prevention, early detection, and effective management of hypertension, especially among high-risk populations. As part of the essential functions of this role, The Community Health Educator: * Conducts outreach to raise awareness about hypertension and cardiovascular disease * Assists with the development of the annual outreach plan, which includes face-to-face and social media strategies, goals, and objectives for reaching the target population * Facilitates community outreach efforts to identify and engage individuals at risk for or currently managing hypertension, through collaboration with local clinics, community centers, faith-based organizations & other stakeholders * Assists with production of promotional items, brochures, fliers and other program literature that support and enhance outreach strategies * Collects and supports client collection of necessary data to monitor health goals and outcomes for each client, including but not limited to blood pressure readings, medication adherence and behavior change metrics * Provides interventions and education to increase adherence to medications, nutrition care, and medical appointments Qualified candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent, Experience in community health education or outreach, preferably with a focus on chronic disease prevention; Knowledge of cardiovascular health education preferred; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential Job type: Full-time Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Experience in community health education or outreach, preferably with a focus on chronic disease prevention What Evergreen Health Offers You: * Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from * Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you * Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year * 403b with a generous company match * Paid parking or monthly metro pass * Professional development opportunities * Paid lunch breaks

Responsibilities

The Community Health Educator will develop, implement, and evaluate health education programs focused on hypertension. They will conduct outreach, facilitate community engagement, and provide education to high-risk populations.