La Clínica de La Raza · 5 months ago
Health Educator I/II
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26/hr - $39/hr
1+ years expLa Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Health Educator role involves delivering health education classes, facilitating group discussions, and assisting with enrollment into health coverage while promoting health services within the community.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide health education classes and, and facilitate groups on a variety of topics
Effective at facilitating presentations and engaging participants during health education classes-workshops
Provide enrollment assistance in the community and one to one to enroll people into health coverage and inform them about how to navigate the health care system
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Develop and assist in the development of health education materials such as curriculum, workshops, pamphlets and bulletins, and publicize and interpret health services and programs
Maintain all health education materials and resources including brochures/pamphlets, magazines, posters, videos, etc
Orders materials as needed
Accurately document all services and activities provided and as needed for program evaluation
Contribute to grant reports- responsible for maintaining accurate program records and submission of accurate and timely reports
Train and coordinate peer health educators and Promotors to work on presentations and outreach efforts
Participate in community engagement and outreach activities to promote Health Center services and provide information about other services in the community
Work with community organizations, attend collaborative meetings, and advise community groups in health activities
Participate in relevant meetings, trainings and collaborative activities
Develop collaborative partnerships with community base organizations to coordinate services and possible referrals for potential clients
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of principles, methods and materials used in health education including Motivational Interviewing, Health coaching and Group Facilitation
Demonstrated knowledge of current Health education topic areas relevant to clinic site. Youth-serving sites require: prevention, family planning and STD prevention methods. Other clinics focus on nutrition related chronic disease prevention and perinatal education
HIPPA knowledgeable and compliant
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential
Ability to work independently and work positively as a collaborative team member
Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion
Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
Must have flexible schedule to conduct classes and attend community events after business hours and on weekends as needed
Youth serving sites require strong commitment to the principles of adolescent health and youth development
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire
Health Educator I: Requires a High-School degree/GED plus a minimum of one year experience providing health education to undeserved communities of color plus two years' work experience in a community setting preferably at a health center
Health Educator II: Requires Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Sciences or behavioral sciences with 2 years' experience providing health education to underserved communities of color
Experience must include providing peer counseling, support, education and/or advocacy services. Must be committed to supporting clients toward the goals of active participation in primary case as well as commitment to services that are strength based and focused on wellness and recovery
Experience with community outreach and engagement methods required for school-based health center sites
Experience in group facilitation and presentations
Company
La Clínica de La Raza
Who We Are Since its beginnings as a single storefront operation in Oakland in 1971, La Clínica has grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care and other services, with 32 sites spread across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Blue Shield of California
2025-04-23Grant
2010-08-12Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Jane Garcia
CEO
Anita Juvvadi, MD (she/her)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
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