COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATOR-GIMPOP

COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATOR-GIMPOP

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Will target individuals within the defined zip codes to determine their insurance status and wellness needs.
2. The goal is to help educate and navigate said individuals to get the below medical tests and appointments scheduled where needed: 1. Enroll at Cooper Green 2. Choose a primary care provider (PCP) (NOT an urgent care clinic nor emergency room) AND make an appointment to see them yearly 3. Get a Flu shot annually 4. For women age 40 or older, schedule a mammogram yearly 5. For women who it is recommended for, schedule a cervical cancer screening 6. For individuals age 45 or older, complete a colorectal cancer screening, pending coverage and provider direction 7. If they have pre-diabetes, get enrolled in a diabetes prevention program at CGMHSA 8. If they have diabetes enroll in a diabetes education program at CGMHSA,
3. Make contact with, on average, 20 community individuals weekly.
4. Appropriately navigate LHSA wellness participants to the next level of care as needed.
5. Disseminates health education and grant-related project materials.
6. Encourages preventive health behavior skills related to the new healthcare to health promotion program.
7. Will also be given the LHSA Mobile Market and Wellness monthly schedules to promote healthy eating at the grocery store on wheels that comes to these neighborhoods, as well as Prevention and Wellness services offered via the Mobile Wellness van.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range:

$15.00 - $24.40

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

Preferences:

• Ability to encourage and persuade people
• Ability to maintain records and filing systems
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to operate various office machines including printers, computers and various software packages
• Ability to present innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to read and write and be able to comprehend written and oral instruction
• Ability to read and write well enough to proof and perform minor editing of routine office correspondences
• Ability to research related topics
• Ability to understand and commit to the congregation's vital mission in fostering wellness in communities
• Ability to understand and communicate the concepts of inter-relatedness of body, mind and spirit to health and wellness
• Ability to use personal computer and related software
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience in healthcare
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Organizational skills, presentation skills, and prioritization skills
• Written and verbal communication skills