What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Educator I - Part Time - Atlantic Health position at Atlantic Health?
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position will work within parameters set by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. and/or other specified governing body, to perform all roles and responsibilities. The Health Educator will work under the general direction of the Atlantic Corporate Health manager, management team, and Medical Director. This health professional is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive health and wellness initiatives designed to engage client-company employees or target audiences.
Essential Job Functions
Education— Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Health Education/Promotion, Nutrition, Public Health, Exercise Science, Social Work, or related field required.
Certifications and Licenses— Must maintain one or more of the applicable certifications and licenses:
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About The Team
Atlantic Corporate Health tailor’s employee health programs for over 50,000 employees in several hundred companies, including pharmaceutical corporations, manufacturing companies, Fortune 500 businesses and municipal governments. Our goal is to customize cost-saving health care and behavioral health services through a variety of innovative solutions. Our programs are delivered by Atlantic Health System clinicians. An employee health program with Atlantic Corporate Health will have a positive impact on both employers and employees alike. Corporate wellness initiatives lower costs of health care for businesses and consumers by encouraging proactive wellness programs and offering employees cost-effective, convenient, and quality care. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, wellness programs have a median return on investment of up to three dollars for every dollar spent.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position will work within parameters set by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. and/or other specified governing body, to perform all roles and responsibilities. The Health Educator will work under the general direction of the Atlantic Corporate Health manager, management team, and Medical Director. This health professional is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive health and wellness initiatives designed to engage client-company employees or target audiences.
Essential Job Functions
- Complete specific onsite-contracted functions, such as and not limited to (when appropriate): Act as a liaison for on-site clinicians in the delivery of corporate services including employer-based fitness center programming, health fairs, satellite and live lunch and learn programs and screenings; administer and lead wellness coalition or ACH service line; leverage existing health and wellness vendors to support department initiatives, (i.e., EAP, online coaching vendor, graphic design vendors, online wellness platforms, etc.) and procure additional wellness and health related vendors and maintain contract and vendor related services; promote each health and wellness initiative using the internal communication systems and protocol; provide program consultation, administrative, and technical assistance to corporate benefits personnel; upsell AHS/ACH suite of services; works in conjunction with corporation representative focusing on achieving corporate health and wellness goals and objectives
- Conduct and assist with the: Assessment/Research, Design/Development, Implementation/Instruction, Administration/Coordination, Data Management/Monitoring, Process Improvement, Evaluation/Reporting of health and wellness promotion programs using health promotion theory, ecological framework, and scientifically proven methods; including, but not limited to, incentivized/non-incentivized programming, benefits design, and/or business function support for internal and external consumers, that follows approved Atlantic Corporate Health policy and procedures and works within CHES®/CCWS®/or other fitness/nutrition/counseling/etc. credentialing body’s nature and scope. Refer to the appropriate healthcare provider, when applicable
- Support Atlantic Corporate Health departmental growth initiatives
- Support the Atlantic Health system priorities
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Education— Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Health Education/Promotion, Nutrition, Public Health, Exercise Science, Social Work, or related field required.
Certifications and Licenses— Must maintain one or more of the applicable certifications and licenses:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (M/CHES®), CCWS®, tier one fitness (ACSM, NSCA, ACE), Registered Dietitian/nutrition, and/or LSW, required (and RYT [yoga certification] a plus)
- BLS certification, or the ability to obtain post hire
- Valid Driver’s License and method of transportation, required
- Able to lift 50 lbs., required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Services
- Proven success with customer service and client responsiveness
- Strong proficiency in both written and spoken communications
- Strong proficiency in both written and spoken Spanish, a plus
- Work experience in a corporate worksite health promotion setting, knowledge of current health related issues as well as trends that are of concern to diverse employee populations, preferred
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About The Team
Atlantic Corporate Health tailor’s employee health programs for over 50,000 employees in several hundred companies, including pharmaceutical corporations, manufacturing companies, Fortune 500 businesses and municipal governments. Our goal is to customize cost-saving health care and behavioral health services through a variety of innovative solutions. Our programs are delivered by Atlantic Health System clinicians. An employee health program with Atlantic Corporate Health will have a positive impact on both employers and employees alike. Corporate wellness initiatives lower costs of health care for businesses and consumers by encouraging proactive wellness programs and offering employees cost-effective, convenient, and quality care. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, wellness programs have a median return on investment of up to three dollars for every dollar spent.
Salary : $29 - $48