JOB SUMMARY:

This role coordinates health education activities including individual and group activities within the health and senior centers. Activities include evaluating health coaching patients, providing Health Education Support for Food Pharmacy Maintenance Programs, coordinating food and grocery programs, recruiting clients for participation in group education activities, presenting group health education courses, and representing the agency in community meetings. Key team member of the Senior Vitality Program, providing health and technology programs that assist clients access health resources and information online.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the health center team, identify appropriate clients for health education interventions.
Agency lead in developing and presenting group health education courses including but not limited to Chronic Disease Self-Management – Stanford model; Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP); Tai Chi for Balance, and other appropriate courses and activities.
Attend required training to continue certifications in each course.
Project Senior Vitality: work with clients to identify goals for health self-management and improvement in health coaching sessions, meeting monthly one-on-one to assess progress.
Assist project team with Cantonese language classes, curriculum and materials.
Translate materials and distribute them to participants.
Assess, plan and implement one on one and group health education programs as well as conduct evaluations and research, serve as a health education resource person and communicate and advocate for health, health education, health promotion and prevention.
Recruit clients and patients participating in group education activities from other senior organizations in the neighborhood.
Represent the agency in community meetings, including and not limited to the Healthy Living Coalition.
Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences and morning huddles assisting in service delivery for each client.

Serve as an internal health and wellness resource for staff including designing healthy workplace programs, and/or create incentives for employees to lose weight, quit smoking or increase their level of exercise.
Track units of service and outcome data.
Other duties or special projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Fluent in both Cantonese and English. Mandarin language ability is helpful.
Minimum two years’ experience, knowledge and understanding of low-income and minority communities in San Francisco.
Bachelors of Public Health, Health Education, or Health Science degree
Current Health Education Specialist (CHES) Certification or a willingness to pursue CHES certification.

Proof of Covid Vaccines required: completed original series and first booster.
Proof of negative or nonactive TB required. Curry Senior Center will provide or reimburse for the cost of a TB test after an offer of employment has been accepted by both parties. Proof of a negative TB test within 90 days will also be accepted.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, thorough, concise manner.
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Solid aptitude for customer service.
High degree of skill in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workflow.
High level of analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage self-development.
Must be action-oriented and have the ability to work independently and as a team player.
Strong computer skills such as Chrome, Google suite, Apple iOS, Office suite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work will be performed sitting at a desk/chair or standing while speaking and interacting with clients. Position will require average finger dexterity to operate normal office equipment and systems.

Sitting: 35 % of the workday

Standing: 10 % of the workday

Walking: 20 % of the workday

Bending: 2.5 % of the workday

Twisting: 2.5 % of the workday

Lifting: 5.0 % of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds

Carrying: 15 % of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds

Climbing: 10 % of the workday

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour

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