Health Educator (Part-Time) - Rollins School of Public Health at Emory Healthcare/Emory University Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Atlanta, GA (Job ID 4601514-2024-08-25)

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**Description**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops, conducts and evaluates health education programs.

Researches, develops, designs and/or writes health education materials.

Develops, conducts and advises related support groups.

Develops and implements health education courses; conducts outreach programs.

Coordinates publicity for programs, events, and related activities.

May facilitate projects or activities related to attaining or maintaining accreditation.

Develops and maintains information concerning services pertaining to health education and health concerns.

May conduct or participate in research projects related to health issues.

Provides skill training related to health issues.

Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

This is a part-time in-person role to serve as a community health worker on a multisite clinical trial under the oversight Drs. Abby Lott (Grady Trauma Project) and Briana Woods-Jaeger (Emory University Rollins School of Public Health). The clinical trial will be conducted with pregnant Black and African American women utilizing prenatal care and will include in-clinic activities and direct patient contact. Under general supervision in this role, this individual will:

Assist with study recruitment according to study protocols and assigned schedules.

Conduct enhanced screening intervention (culturally responsive Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) with pregnant mothers enrolled in the study and assist in follow up visits with those mothers as needed. This will include in clinic patient engagement at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Maintain records and files of work performed and visits completed in computer databases.

Assist with community outreach and advocacy related to the study, including helping with barriers to care engagement for study participants, as well as assist with academic and public dissemination events and annual community forums.

Will be expected to attend weekly team meetings and supervision meetings.

Interface with our University of Missouri Kansas City colleagues as needed.

This is a bi-weekly paid position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Health Education or a related field and two years of experience in an area related to health education, OR a combination of education, training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with Black pregnant women in community or healthcare settings

Lived experience of navigating prenatal care

Working in community settings

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice toemployee.

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Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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**Job Number** -135042-

**Job Type** -Regular Part-Time-

**Division** -School Of Public Health-

**Department** -SPH: Behav/Soc/Health Educ Sci-

**This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues:** -Position involves clinical patient contact.-

**Job Category** -Project and Program Management-

**Campus Location (For Posting) : City** -Atlanta-

**-Location : Name-** -Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor-

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