• Job Description

  Req#: 560812

  The Health Educator I – Well-Child Care Parent Coach Project develops, implements, and delivers effective and family-centered preventive care services and counseling to families at well-child care visits for children ages 0-3. The Parent Coach functions as a health educator as part of the well child care clinical team, working as a team with the provider, medical assistant, other clinic staff, and the family.

  Reports to: Program Manager II - Pediatric Equity and Special Projects

  Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in public health, child development, or a closely related field.

  2. Extensive knowledge of maternal and child health issues.

  3. Ability to communicate well orally and written, and give group presentations and one-on-one education.

  4. Ability to work with diverse patient populations and at-risk clients.

  5. Knowledge and experience working with health service benefits, social service pro-grams, and/or mental health services.

  6. Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures

  7. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.

  8. Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.

  9. Effective work organization skills.

  10.Ability to work effectively as a team player.

  11.Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.

  12.Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.

  13.Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.

  14.Demonstrated ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable and dependable.

  15.Demonstrated proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).

  16.Fluency in English (speak, read and write) is required.

  17.Fluency in Spanish (speak, translate, read and write) is required.

  18.Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.

  19.Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.

  20.Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).

  
  Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

  
  

• About the company

  Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) serves people of all languages, cultures, and backgrounds. To make sure we provide care that is respectful and easy to understand, NEVHC strives to accommodate our patients’ specific needs. Services are p...

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