Health Educator/Outreach Worker I

Position Title: Health Educator/Outreach Worker I Department: PDD Reports To: As assigned by Program Supervisor   POSITION SUMMARY Bring lifesaving education and resources directly to Veterans, families, support systems, referral sources, and community agencies through engaging outreach and suicide prevention education. The position will build trusted partnerships, identify and engage eligible Veterans in community settings, coordinate required screening, and create warm connections to case management, housing, behavioral health, benefits, and other essential services. HOURS 8 per Day / 5 Days per Week Benefits Package  * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Care Plan * Life Insurance * Paid Holidays * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Paid Vacation Time * Sick Time * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Competitive wages * Stability and career advancement * Continuing Education Opportunities CATEGORIES OF DUTIES 1. Promotes Health Education throughout the community, solicits and assesses patients’ interest in program participation and assures that patients meet the eligibility criteria as specified by the program objectives. 2. Conducts structured, scheduled educational sessions covering approved topics. 3. Identifies site locations for outreach work and health education classes. 4. Conducts formal event outreach to foster awareness of healthcare services. 5. Recommends pertinent information and referral services for medical, social and emotional support. 6. Updates curricula for health education sessions, including pre- and post-tests. 7. Establishes and keeps current a resource file/directory of information regarding available programs, services, contact persons and avenues of access in the community, and current trends of knowledge regarding health services. 8. Attends community and agency meetings as well as outreach events as required. 9. Assists with orienting new Health Educators to program’s policies and procedures. 10. Develops and submits accurate reports regarding program activities, patients served and other information as needed. 11. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Director and/or Administration. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE * Bachelor’s degree in a related field; at least one year of outreach or health education experience; Veteran-specific experience preferred. * Valid driver’s license and insurance. * Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus. SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.