Summary
 
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an organized program for staff and student education, directed toward the achievement of professional excellence. Establish professional education resources and instructional leadership for outreach programs directed to campus staff and students.

Distinguishing Career Features
 
The Health Educator is a healthcare professional providing educational information to college staff and students in order to promote on-site and local partners/healthcare programs and resources available to students.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:

• Coordinate Health Center staff to promote student/patient care and provide quality resources to students.
• Establish and maintain a resource pool of healthcare professionals, current healthcare information, and media/material resources to assist and support education and professional outreach efforts.
• Assist in the identification of underserved student populations and partner with appropriate departments to meet student needs.
• Provide mental health training to staff, administrators, faculty, students, and others.
• Strengthen partnerships with campus clubs, campus programs, Public Health Care agencies, and community agencies.
• Establish, design, and implement a peer health educator program on campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires specialized professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices used in healthcare rules and regulations.
• Requires knowledge and experience in budget management and preparation.
• Requires knowledge of pertinent health and safety regulations governing health-care. 
• Requires well developed language and human relations skills to explain technical concepts to others and conduct in-service training.
• Requires knowledge of proper methods for inventorying and storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
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  Abilities
• Requires the ability to carry out the duties of the position by developing protocols and procedures. 
• Requires the ability to analyze data and prepare statistical reports with recommendations for program or process decision support.  
• Requires the ability to work on various projects and changing work demands/priorities.
• Requires the ability to maintain and update accurate files related to program requirements, college protocols, and student records.  
• Requires the ability to work independently and effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to organize and communicate program information and concepts.
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively with individuals of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.

• Incumbent is required to perform work of an active nature, requiring sufficient physical stamina to carry out duties. 
• Requires use of well-developed hand eye coordination for precise motions and use of small instruments. 
• Requires ambulatory ability to lift medium-to-heavy weight materials, balance, and walk and stand for extended periods of time. 
• Requires auditory ability to project voice to a small group. 
• Requires the ability to work varying schedules and locations.
• Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach overhead.
• Requires the ability to push, pull, move and lift up to 50 pounds

• The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, health education or health and at least two years of responsible experience in the facilitation of health education. A graduate degree in a related field may substitute for some experience, or, any combination of education and experience that would meet the required equivalent qualifications. Experience with writing and maintaining grants is desirable.
   
  Licenses and Certificates
  Requires a valid driver license.
   
  Working Conditions
  Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where health and safety considerations exist from physical labor, blood-borne pathogens, and equipment.

This is a professional expert position.  The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The normal hours of work will be between 8:00 am – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  This position will generally work 14 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.  However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.  The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. Applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application.

The normal hours of work are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the department, including evening and/or weekend hours for special events.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
To be considered for employment you must submit a COMPLETE application packet. A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application
2. A current resume (as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)

1. All online applications and required materials received will be screened to determine which applicant(s) meet(s) the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
2. Applicants who meet the required qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to discuss their qualifications in an interview with the College/District. Therefore, it is highly recommended that applicants submit clear, detailed responses to all supplemental questions, if requested, in order to demonstrate his/her qualifications as related to the position.
3. If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in-person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense.

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.