Educator- Social Work

Job Overview:

Responsible for the development, coordination, promotion, execution and presentation of Preventive Health Programs for Community members with the utilization of evidenced-based clinical information. Responsible for coordinating and completing various health screenings and programs for community members with timely and appropriate follow-up. Works collaboratively with MAP physicians, midwives, nutritionists and other health educators to develop and execute educational programs for the community.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's in Social Work or Master's in Counseling
• Bachelor's in Psychology with experience in community services considered

Preferred:

• Bilingual
• MSW

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Monday - Friday
• Part-Time

Essential Functions:

• Actively participates in 7 major Community Health Special Events per year
• Champions opportunities for self-directed continuing educational opportunities
• Maintains a flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed
• Consistently attends Monday Morning Conferences and Staff Meetings and contributes as a team member
• Responsible to ensure that there are fewer than five cancelations of programs per year due to low attendance
• Works with PR/Marketing (when appropriate) and creatively self-promotes programs to assist in increasing attendance
• Demonstrates an understanding of needs of the community members and presents health programs focusing in on a variety of health issues by using clinically based information and networking with healthcare providers
• Work collaboratively with the Care Transition Team to follow up with phone calls and home visits to patients identified by The CTT For Education on CDSM
• Works collaboratively with other health educators and healthcare providers to incorporate updated preventive health issues in programs
• Actively demonstrates the leadership role in educating family members in detail by reviewing health information and explaining results to screening participants
• Coordinates and conducts 8 cancer and 8 non-cancer health screenings. Part Time - 4/4. Assures that appropriate follow-up is maintained according to the departmental policies
• Actively takes ownership in the development, implementation and presentation of these programs and becomes known as the expert in the community of Preventive Health topics
• Performs on going evaluations of the programs, the instructors and participants to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the community with successful program satisfaction scores that consistently reach the departmental benchmark of 95%

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.