HEALTH EDUCATOR II

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION
The Health Educator II (HE) for The Nleta Project is responsible for delivering comprehensive health education, peer navigation services, and home visiting support to Black Infant Health Program Graduates and their families. This role involves providing culturally sensitive health education, facilitating access to social services, conducting home visits, and assisting families in identifying and accessing the services they need to promote holistic health and well-being.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develop and deliver culturally relevant health education workshops, seminars, and one-on-one sessions for Black Infant Health Program Graduates and their families.
• Cover topics such as prenatal care, infant nutrition, breastfeeding support, child development, maternal mental health, and other relevant health and wellness issues.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and culturally appropriate materials to promote health literacy, self-care practices, and informed decision-making among program participants.
• Serve as a peer navigator and advocate for families, assisting them in accessing and navigating various social services, including healthcare, housing assistance, food resources, childcare, and mental health support.
• Conduct assessments to identify families' needs, preferences, and barriers to accessing services, and develop personalized navigation plans to address identified needs.
• Collaborate with community agencies, service providers, and healthcare professionals to facilitate referrals, coordinate care, and advocate for the needs of program participants.
• Conduct home visits to Black Infant Health Program Graduates and their families to provide personalized support, education, and resources in a familiar and comfortable environment.
• Assess the home environment for safety, hygiene, and potential hazards, and provide guidance and resources to promote a healthy and nurturing environment for infants and children.
• Build trusting relationships with families, actively listening to their concerns, providing emotional support, and empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
• Collaborate with families to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, identifying strengths, challenges, and goals related to maternal and child health, parenting, and family dynamics.
• Assist families in prioritizing their needs and developing action plans to address immediate concerns and achieve long-term goals.
• Connect families with community resources, support groups, and educational programs to enhance and strengthen their social support networks and resilience.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and awareness in all interactions with program participants, respecting diverse beliefs, values, and traditions.
• Tailor educational materials and interventions to reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of program participants, ensuring accessibility and relevance.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent and
• Two years’ experience in a health education setting. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. *must provide proof if qualifying with degree
• A valid California motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree or coursework in health or human services related field
• Lived experience in communities served by the Black Infant Health Program or experience navigating similar social, health, or economic challenges is highly valued. This may include personal experience with the healthcare system, social services, or parenting challenges relevant to the role.
• Black Infant Health program graduate

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Friday, October 25. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with education) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6913.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6913 .

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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