Job description
Job Summary
The Health Education Specialist I plays a crucial role in promoting health education and wellness initiatives within the community. This position focuses on developing and implementing educational outreach programs to improve health literacy and encourage healthy lifestyle choices among individuals and groups.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement health education programs aimed at various demographics.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational initiatives and make improvements as necessary.
- Develop informative materials and resources to support health improvement efforts.
- Engage with community members to assess their health education needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community organizations to foster partnerships.
- Facilitate workshops and seminars on health-related topics.
- Utilize data and research to inform program development and strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Ability to assess community health needs effectively.
- Experience in program planning and evaluation is preferred.
- Proficiency in creating educational materials tailored to target audiences.
Location
City, State ZIP
Work Arrangement
On-site
The Floating Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
