CHRISTIANA CARE - Community Health Educator

Position Status

Open

Site

Delaware

NHC Position Type

Health Education

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to increase knowledge around COVID-19, testing and vaccinations; and, use of healthcare services by
promoting healthcare literacy and knowledge, providing healthcare access and advocating for patients.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Engaging in outreach and promoting health education topics and healthcare services
  • Collaborating with pre-existing patients and partner organizations
  • Recruiting participants, implementing and executing program using established protocols
  • Engaging in program planning,
  • developing community relationships

Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate

  • Compassionate
  • Open-minded
  • Non-judgmental
  • Self-starter
  • Multi-tasker; ability to balance
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills and data entry skills

Knowledge Required for the Position

Skill with Microsoft Office or other software for a variety
of data processing operations involving a range of
problem solving, record keeping, correspondence, and
service tracking options

Supervision

The supervisor assigns service activities in terms of
project objectives and basic priorities and is available
for consultation in resolving controversial issues.

Review

  • The service activities are reviewed for accuracy through spot checks, through complaints from customers, and through observation of the Member at service
  • The Member independently plans and carries out the projects and selects the approaches and methods to be used in solving problems
  • Completed projects are reviewed very generally to determine that objectives have been met and are in compliance with policies and regulations

Guidelines

Guidelines are generally applicable, but the Member
independently makes adaptations in dealing with
problems and unusual situations.

Complexity

The facts or conditions of the service position are clear
cut, predictable, and apply directly to the assignment.

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