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Elevate

Health Educator

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Using evidence-based strategies and programs, the position's responsibilities include educating youth and community members to make healthier decisions related to high-risk behaviors. Work Location:

Elevate

Health Educator

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Using evidence-based strategies and programs, the position's responsibilities include educating youth and community members to make healthier decisions related to high-risk behaviors. Work Location:

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Job Requirements · Education: o Bachelor's degree in public health education, community health education, public health, education, health science, or a behavioral health-related field and ≥ 2 ...

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Health Educator

Elevate

Waukesha, WI • On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
The Health Educator is responsible for being a member of a team tasked with facilitating a combination of the following programs: Too Good For Drugs, Peers 4 Peers, and Elevate Communities Project. The Health Educator works in high schools and with other community organizations to facilitate substance abuse prevention services. Using evidence-based strategies and programs, the position’s responsibilities include educating youth and community members to make healthier decisions related to high-risk behaviors.
Work Location: Elevate Office (TBD)
  • Primary Services Area(s): Waukesha
Pay Range: $18-$19/hour
Hours: Full Time, Hourly/Non-Exempt, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (flexibility required)
Benefits:
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays’
  • Simple IRA with matching contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement
Essential Functions:
  • Coordinate implementing and expanding the Too Good For Drugs curriculum or other appropriate curricula with applicable high schools.
  • Coordinate and support the implementation of the Peers 4 Peers program at the high school level.
  • Serve as a member of the Prime for Life instructional team and teach Prime for Life in both virtual and onsite settings.
  • Serve as Elevate’s representative at health fairs and awareness events, including promoting the Hidden in Plain Sight, Escape the Vape, and other learning experiences (events may include occasional evenings and weekends).
  • Assist with expanding other targeting programming into new service areas.
  • Aid in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data for evaluation, fund development, and marketing purposes.
  • Support other Youth Services programming by implementing prevention education at the middle and high school levels.
  • As appropriate, assist with implementing special initiatives, including, but not limited to, advocacy, parent education, and social marketing campaigns in our community and other coalition activities.  
  • Expand research-based ATODA programs in schools/communities served.
  • Participate in agency staff/committee or program meetings and attend all designated agency functions.
  • Assure thorough documentation and accurate, timely data entry into the agency’s electronic data capture system.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and/or support in implementing alcohol and drug-free social or community service activities.
  • Provide support to other Youth Services programs, as needed.
  • Assist in identifying public policy initiatives to advance our mission.
  • Assist in implementing other environmental strategies in the community.
  • Prepare program activity reports for evaluation, fund development, and marketing purposes.
  • Participate in agency events.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or other related fields is required. 
  • Experience organizing, training, and supporting adults and youth to engage in public action. 
  • Knowledge of outcome-based evaluation, prevention theory, substance use, and mental health. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Honed organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Relationship-building skills and experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications
  • The ability to demonstrate cultural humility.
  • Ability to collaborate and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Relationship-building skills and experience.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, initiative, and a commitment to Elevate’s mission. 
  • Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check, driver’s license check and drug screening required. 
Travel and Other Requirements:
This position may require travel throughout counties served by Elevate, Inc. (primarily Waukesha County).
  • Must have a reliable vehicle and valid vehicle insurance.
  • This position requires working in public school settings and may require occasional early morning starts to accommodate school schedules. 
  • This position serves community events, which may occasionally require working weekend and evening hours.
  • Must be willing to have training in the administration of Naloxone within the first six months of hire and be willing to administer Naloxone in the case of a suspected opioid overdose.
The mission and philosophy of Elevate require this position to perform in a professional and personable manner. The employee's relationship with fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered equally important as their technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration for the dignity of each client, visitor, and fellow employee are requisites of successful job performance. In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Elevate, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, arrest or conviction record where protected by law, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 

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