PS Health Educator

PS Health Educator

Job Summary

The Movement Disorders Division provides outreach and education programs for people with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers/family members. The Movement Disorders division seeks a health educator to conduct community outreach and education programs, needs assessments, evaluate programs, provide support to local PD support groups, and assist in facilitating PD and caregiver support groups. The health educator would also be responsible for development of outreach program for Atypical Parkinsonism, and Huntington Disease, this may include support groups, education conferences and other activities determined by needs assessment. This position will work with neurologists, nurses and social workers to determine the programs and activities that will best meet the needs of the community this may include, fall prevention, exercise, stress management and caregiver coping strategies.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities
DISCLAIMER:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assesses health education needs using appropriate assessment tools; including using primary and secondary data sources.
2. Designs and implements health programs in accordance with evidence-based strategies.
3. Evaluates usefulness and impact of health education programs.
4. Provides information to patients and the general public while maintaining patient confidentiality.
5. Attends conferences and classes and reads literature to learn of new developments in the area of interest.
6. Collaborates with other offices, departments, and agencies.
7. Assists in coordinating outreach programs.
8. Purchases or coordinates the preparation of educational materials.
9. Recruits and trains volunteers.
10. May participate with committees or organizations whose purpose supports the health education program.

PROBLEM SOLVING:
Use logic to identify appropriate theories to underpin program development
Think critically to analyze issues and identify alternate courses of actionWork Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
There are two levels in the Health Educator position.

Health Educator I: Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Ability to demonstrate entry level competence in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health.

Health Educator II: Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field, and four or more years of health education experience or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Must also possess and maintain certification as a CHES, MCHES, or CPH. Ability to demonstrate working-level professional knowledge in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required.

Training in a specific health area may be preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Special Instructions
The hiring department for this position will be considering both part time and full time candidates for the single opening available. Once a candidate has been selected, the opening for the format that was not used, will be removed. If you would like to apply to the full time format please go to https://utah.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/172355

Requisition Number: PRN15331N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Amount of hours may fluctuate depending on workload.
Department: 01941 - Sleep and Movement Disorders
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 18.89 to 26.98
Close Date: 1/15/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/172995


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