Health Educator

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Health Education

The position of the National Health Corps New York Member assigned to this role will involve: researching, designing, implementing, and facilitating evidence-based interventions to increase physical activity and improve nutrition in adults and children with the aim of reducing obesity and related chronic conditions; supporting the development of pipelines for patients and community residents in these two targeted age groups to access fresh foods, including fruits and vegetables, in their communities; liaising with local food distribution centers to develop collaborative partnerships to support the improved nutrition of the community; and supporting patients’ ability to access health center services, such as registering patients for appointments with a Registered Dietician at community events and programs, with the purpose of reducing obesity and related chronic conditions.

engaging in outreach and promoting health education
topics and healthcare services

collaborating with pre-existing patients and partner
organizations

recruiting participants

scheduling and coordinating intervention/class
logistics

facilitating interventions and classes about health issue
prevention and management and overall wellness

creating healthcare and wellness educational materials

facilitating and conducting healthcare and wellness
trainings and classes

planning and preparing for classes

providing health counseling and coaching

engaging in program planning

doing healthy cooking demonstrations

doing physical exercise demonstrations

developing community relationships

coordinating with food access programs

Speaks language(s) spoken by patient populations
Experience with public speaking
Self-starter
Multi-tasker; ability to balance
Coordination and/or great project management skills
Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of AmeriCorps/Health Corps member requirements
Skill with Microsoft Office or other software for a variety
of data processing operations involving a range of
problem solving, record keeping, correspondence, and
service tracking options

Member uses initiative in carrying out recurring
assignments following set procedures, independently.

The supervisor assigns service activities, advises on
changes in procedures, and is available for assistance
when required.

The Member independently plans and carries out the
projects and selects the approaches and methods to be
used in solving problems.

Completed projects are reviewed very generally to
determine that objectives have been met and are in
compliance with policies and regulations.

Guidelines are generally applicable, but the Member
independently makes adaptations in dealing with
problems and unusual situations.

Member must use considerable judgment in adapting
current or developing new guidance.

The facts or conditions of the service position are clear
cut, predictable, and apply directly to the assignment.

The Member must develop new techniques, methods, or
approaches to complete service position assignments.

Unusual service hours, involving evenings, weekends,
or long shifts

Personal vehicle required