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Community Educator
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Description
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Attends training program provided by Christiana Care and the Penn Medicine Center for Community Health Workers.
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Develops and delivers health education and training programs for our patients and the community.
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Creates connections between vulnerable populations, the health care system and community/state resources.
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Assists patients in the community and/or clinic setting.
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Travels to patient’s homes to discuss Community Health programs and to assist in setting up services.
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Responsible for patient chart reviews and referring patients to other programs as appropriate.
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Helps patients identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals.
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Facilitates healthcare and social service system navigation.
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Establishes and maintains professional relationships with community leaders, faith leaders and others responsible for providing services to the community.
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Participates in community events promoting the Office of Health Equity and Community Health, as needed.
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Educates staff, health providers and stakeholders about community needs.
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Provides culturally appropriate health education on topics related to chronic disease prevention, social and behavioral health needs, etc.
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Advocates for underserved individuals to receive appropriate services. Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions.
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Collects data as required by supervisor.
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Maintains professional competence by participating in local and national training sessions and conferences, as offered.
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Works collaboratively and effectively within a team.
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Establishes positive, supportive relationships with participants and provides feedback to other members of the team.
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Builds and maintains positive working relationships with the clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors, and office staff, from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
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Participates in regular program and department meetings.
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Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; report to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
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Perform other related duties as assigned and required.
Responsibilities
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High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Experience with children/adults that have high behavior and mental health needs a must.
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One-year community and patient experience required, more preferred.
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Public speaking, group facilitation and excellent writing skills preferred.
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Computer experience required.
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Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations required.
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Bi-lingual language skills are a plus.
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry
- Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
- Relationship building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Learning and development
- Meeting minutes
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Energetic
