Health Educator

The Health Educator will serve within Erie's comprehensive health education and outreach initiatives, focusing on providing students and patients with essential knowledge regarding sexual health, nutrition, and access to healthcare services. The role involves implementing Chicago Public School curriculum for Teen Pregnancy Prevention, coordinating nutrition and health coaching sessions, arranging vision and dental care services, and conducting adolescent health campaigns.  

The Health Educator will provide students with vital information regarding their own health and how to advocate for themselves in the health care system. Through the education and outreach efforts of the member, students will learn about the health care facilities that Erie operates and their ability to access the centers without experiencing barriers.  Often, the NHC member is a student’s initial point of contact with Erie. 
 
The Health Educator will provide sexual health and nutrition education to students and patients, facilitate health campaigns and outreach that promote Erie services, support transitions to adult care, and coordinate external services, such as dental and vision, for students. The Health Educator will also contribute to Erie-wide efforts around education, outreach, and resource navigation. This position will allow Erie to provide the necessary education for young people to lead healthy lives.  

The Health Educator will provide support and education to patients across Erie including students, immigrants, low-income individuals, and those experiencing hardships.  

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program  (30%)
Nutrition/Physical Activity Health Coaching  (20%) 
Adolescent Health Campaigns-  (20%) 
Vision Care –  (10%) 
Dental Care – (10%)   
Benefits Outreach and Education- (10%) 

• Self-starter
• Team-oriented
• Flexible
• Organized
• Creative problem-solving skills

Other important characteristics include friendliness (especially with teens), patient, ability to adjust to a changing environment, and ability to work with youth.

The member will also need to possess the following skills to succeed:

• Public speaking skills 
• Cultural competency skills 
• The ability to modify the lessons according to audience’s age/cognitive abilities 
• Ability to engage students 
• Ability to engage teachers and administrative staff to organize health education lessons and health care services 
• Must have a desire to serve with children and adolescents 
• Ability to serve effectively with Erie/NHC member team and colleagues 
• Self-care and stress management skills

• Member uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments following set procedures, independently
• The supervisor assigns service activities, advises on changes in procedures, and is available for assistance when required
• The supervisor assigns service activities in terms of project objectives and basic priorities and is available for consultation in resolving controversial issues.

• Spanish speaking a plus