Vista Community Clinic

Health Educator

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Vista, California, United States

Job description
Req No.2021-3023LocationUS-CA-VistaTypeRegular Full-TimeDepartmentHealth Promotion CenterSchedule40 hrs/wk (M-F- 8am to 5pm)
Overview

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Provide direct information, education, and referrals to individuals and groups in target population as required by program and/or as directed by Supervisor. Assist in planning, developing, and implementing program strategies. Work with other program staff, VCC staff and community partners.

  • Conduct outreach and provide HIV health education, counseling and testing services to individuals at risk for HIV infection or transmission
  • Work with individuals to assess individual risk and needs, enrolling those appropriate into an individualized risk reduction program
  • Internal and external program reporting, such as progress and final reports
  • Oversee completion of program objectives and recommend changes in scope as needed
  • Serve as liaison and assist with collaborative support activities with community agencies, local government representatives and other VCC project staff
  • Attend meetings, as needed
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops
  • Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organization
  • Perform other duties as directed
Qualifications

Minimum

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum four years' of experience in community education
  • Valid California drivers license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred

  • Bachelors degree in related field or associates degree with minimum two years' of experience in community education

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Ability to present information accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups
  • Good verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, providers and other staff
  • Ability to plan and facilitate internal and community meetings
  • Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities
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