Cmty Hlth Education Spec

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Job Summary

Serves as an accredited educator for the assigned programs at Children's Wisconsin (CW). This position will plan, schedule and facilitate internal and external training for intended audience. Leads and supports best practice principles in education and service delivery for the workforce of CW, and caregivers with children 0-12 years old and teens. Provides education within various community locations, CW workspaces, and virtually.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates educational workshops, seminars and groups to support, educate and train Children’s Wisconsin staff and caregivers in designated program. In addition, works one on one with caregivers and professionals to implement programming.
• Assesses the needs of providers, caregivers and Children’s staff and mentors and supports them as needed in the program. Refers individuals to services in the community to address needs that are outside of the program.
• Assists with developing the training curriculum and the trainers throughout the system by providing technical assistance and co-training.
• Collects information, maintains accurate records of activities and attendance and completes necessary paperwork and data entry for the program.
• Seeks out innovative and promising practices to support program outcomes and quality improvement.
• Maintains fidelity to the program models.
• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and Manager, supports coordination of internal and external activities related to programming, implementation, partnerships and logistics. Builds internal and external partnerships and seeks opportunities for program development and expansion.
• May assist with grant writing and program development activities.
  
  

Education:

• Associate's Degree in social work, child development, education or related field required
• Bachelor's Degree in social work, child development, education or related field preferred
  
  

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in social work, child development or education required
• Experience facilitating education programs and working one on one with families required
• Experience with training, group facilitation, and developing and implementing educational programs with adults or across systems preferred
• Experience working with families and professionals of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of, or experience with, diversity and inclusion, trauma informed care or resilience principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with professionals, parents and system or community members.
• Ability to work both independently and in conjunction with a team.
• Computer skills to perform necessary functions in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Comfortable with different forms of technology to aid in delivering educational material across the community
• Data collection, entry and time management skills required
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin required
  
  

Required for All Jobs:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
  
  

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin