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Health & Nutrition Educator
Estimated Pay | $18 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Meadville, Pennsylvania |
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Job Description
HEALTH & NUTRITION EDUCATOR
Adagio Health Inc is looking to hire one (1) full-time Health Educator for its office in Meadville, PA to serve Crawford and Venango County partners.
WHAT MAKES ADAGIO HEALTH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?
Adagio Health offers daylight hours with no nights, weekends, or holidays. We offer affordable healthcare and insurance coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan with immediate vesting in Adagio's contribution, and professional development reimbursement.
ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH INC.
For over 50 years, Adagio Health (AH) has provided health, wellness, & nutrition services in Pennsylvania (PA). Today, the organization serves approximately 100,000 patients & clients annually. While women's health is a primary focus for the organization, reproductive health, breast & cervical cancer screening, & preventive health services are also offered to men, teens, members of the LGBTQ+ community, & anyone in need of care in a welcoming, confidential setting. AH operates 9 medical offices in western PA that also address social determinants of health such as food insecurity, behavioral health, & care navigation; manages the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program in 5 PA counties; promotes tobacco/vaping prevention & cessation; oversees breast & cervical cancer screening & treatment programs across PA; & empowers local communities to address nutritional, reproductive, & behavioral health; positive relationship building; & life skills through an array of clinical & education programs.
HEALTH EDUCATOR PROGRAMS
The Health Educator will support the implementation of:
- Power Up program- a SNAP-Education program delivering nutrition and physical activity to the low-income population along with public health approaches to support implementing education into action.
- Teen Outreach Program (TOP)- a social-emotional learning curricula designed for middle and high school youth.
- Additional programs related to public health as applicable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Initiates and delivers education in a variety of settings.
- Ensures curricula is delivered as intended following program guidance and guidelines.
- Delivers engaging, interactive, and concise lessons.
- Builds relationships with program partners to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.
- Maintains regular communication with program partners.
- Initiates, leads, and provides technical assistance on supporting projects-based partner needs.
- Delivers indirect channels.
- Completes all required documentation, data tracking, and data entry by determined deadlines.
- Provides high quality customer service and participant recruitment in coordination with other Adagio Health initiatives as appropriate.
- Collaborates with other educators to share ideas.
- Works/travels in any offices as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work well in a group.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to lead an engaging lesson.
- Ability to represent the agency in a professional and ethical manner.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Ability to work with the public, education professionals, teachers, principals, and the low-income population.
- Ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet the program goals.
- Willingness to participate in meetings and trainings in order to continually develop skills.
- Ability to work afterschool/weekend programs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Series.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BS degree in public health, education, nutrition or a related field. Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to: develop, provide and evaluate education programming. Experience in youth education in a school setting and in public health is desirable. Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable car. Travel is required on a regular basis.