Job Summary
Participates in assessing community and program participant needs, planning, evaluation, implementing and revising educational programs, curriculum, and related materials. Assists in developing course or training program content on health and nutritional topics. Conducts training. Facilitates and supports learning opportunities for the organization and the community. Serves as a liaison between the program, health care professionals and community. Works as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team coordinating the educational activities with other team members. Uses evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of training. Participates in maintaining records regarding educational programs.
Essential Functions
Identifies and communicates, on an ongoing basis, needs and concerns relating to guiding effective, client centered education.Evaluates clients’ needs and ability to learn. Develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies and/or makes appropriate referral. Structures education sessions, incorporating appropriate teaching methodologies to meet identified needs and course objectives. Secures speakers, coordinates schedules, and promotes educational events.Conducts educational sessions to prepare program participants for life changes related to birth, health, illness or nutritional experiences. Ensures that each individual receives appropriate information related to educational session.Provides input to determine measurable goals and objectives for each educational program Assists in planning, developing and implementing evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of training.Assists in development of course content, curriculum, pamphlets, and presentations. Suggests modifications to course or program content or methodologies as indicated. Identifies problems, through client feedback, that curriculum changes could improve. Participates in studies and projects to improve course or curriculum content, interaction of educators and clients, and reports findings.Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and the clients, in order to ensure ongoing care and coordination of chronic disease management.Coordinates program planning, implementation, evaluation, and marketing in area of accountability in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team based upon needs assessment of target populations. For example; specific patient group or health care professionals.Serves as a resource for clients and professionals.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree in health related fieldPreferred Master's Degree3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting including education and program planning. RequiredBilingual in English/Spanish, both oral and written, is required as designated by specific Grant programs RequiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days requiredCRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
How Corewell Health cares for you
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Prenatal Education - Healthier Communities - GR
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
8
Hours of Work
Variable
Days Worked
Variable
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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