• Position: Health Educator
• Type: Temp - Perm
• Location: Bronx, NY 10460
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
• Hourly Pay Rate: $32

Overview: Responsible for conducting health assessment and in collaboration with the case manger assisting in the development of long and short-term health-related goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Social Work or Health Education/Public Health
• (2) years of experience in developing public health education materials, presentations or workshops on substance abuse, assault, sexual abuse, and/or family planning.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for weekly groups following the Wellness Self-Management model and
• regarding new research and modalities related to HIV/AIDS health issues.
• Organize and implement workshops for clients and staff on health issues especially HIV/AIDS.
• Provide quarterly training to staff on current HIV/AIDS issues and infection control.
• Recruit, coordinate and select appropriate HIV/AIDS speakers to enhance outreach work, especially to non-English community.
• Provide assistance in accessing primary medical care; adherence to medication regimens
• Monitor and ensure that clients are linked to needed services.
• Inform clients of clinical trial programs in HIV/AIDS Programs.
• Provide clients and staff with ongoing health information.
• Coordinate and disseminate health information to community groups via general correspondence, email, and grassroots outreach.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• developing public health education materials: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person