Health Educator - Maternal & Child Health (Personal Services)

Salary Range: $30.39-$39.33 per hour

SUMMARY

Los Angeles County (LAC) Department of Health Services (DHS) Women's Health Programs and Innovation (WHPI) is seeking a skilled Health Educator (HE) to assist in an evidence-based grant initiative where program objectives help support healthy reproductive lives. The position will primarily work in the WHPI Healthy Start (HS) initiative with the goal of reducing perinatal mortality and infant mortality and addressing poor perinatal health outcomes. The areas of focus are 1) providing services, i.e., perinatal health and parenting education, screening, and referrals (food, housing, transportation), case management, care coordination, linkages to clinical care; and 2) convening diverse community associations and establish multi-sector partners to advise and inform HS activities and to develop and implement plans to improve perinatal outcomes.

The HE will also work within the entirety of the various WPHI programs and may be assigned to provide services in more than one area of focus to patients and clients.  These other programs provide maternal child health services by delivering health group and individual education classes, care navigation, linkages to practical supports, and community outreach to promote the gamut of group and individual services and referrals spanning substance use, family planning, pre-conception planning, abortion care, perinatal, postpartum, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, and parenting education. WHPI health education and outreach activities include working with patients who are of reproductive age and are at risk for aa combination of issues such as experiencing socio-economic distress, domestic violence, psycho-social, mental health, children, and family issues, such as lack of father involvement, or receiving treatment for a substance use disorder that may affect an existing pregnancy or their ability to become pregnant or parent.

In accordance with grant program evaluation objectives, duties include data collection utilizing evidence-based tools to demonstrate grant deliverables outcome measures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality standards and practices, in all areas of service delivery, including evaluation activities.
• Implements and assists in the delivery, tailoring and evaluation of grant initiative objectives on health education to include outreach linkages to care related to substance use, family planning, pre-conception planning, pregnancy options, perinatal, postpartum, abortion care, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, and parenting education.
• Provides medically accurate education and information, through the coordination and facilitation of direct services, such as screening and referrals, case management, care coordination, health, and parenting education.
• Leads and supports the health education services through coordination to establish class schedules and coordination of outreach events.
• Assists patients with navigating the medical, social service, and psycho- social/behavioral health systems, to meet their needs through linkages to clinical care and practical supports.
• Collaborates with the OB/GYN Department staff (i.e., providers, nursing, behavioral health, clerical). Works collaboratively and supports other health education staff in the delivery of health education classes, individual care coordination, and outreach activities.
• Travels to provide services at multiple sites throughout DHS and LA County including community-based services focusing on parenting and fatherhood involvement and to treatment sites focusing on substance use services.
• Leads and supports multi-disciplinary collaborative relationships with internal and external agencies and community-based networks through outreach and linkages to care at events such as community health fairs, secondary schools, colleges, and universities.
• Assists administrative staff in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education priorities.
• Coordinates activities within a service planning area by recruiting volunteers, maintaining records of volunteer participation, and coordinating volunteer recognition programs.
• Conducts evaluation activities such as data collection, data entry, and organization of related support referrals inclusive of DHS and external community-based agencies and networks. Provides evaluation data collection reports as requested.
• Leads and supports multi-disciplinary collaborative relationships with internal and external agencies and community-based networks through outreach and linkages to care at events such health fairs, secondary schools, colleges, and universities.
• Attends assigned meetings, appropriately documents and relays verbal and written information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively with fellow staff.
• Participates in team building efforts to promote positive interpersonal relationships with team members.
• Participates in relevant training as necessary to expand professionally and increase knowledge in related program areas included but not limited to substance use, reproductive and sexual health, and family planning.
• Adheres to work policies, quality improvement strategies, regulatory standards, and best practices to achieve compliance in outcome measures.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CLEARANCES

A bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health or related field – AND – at least three years of experience in a health education capacity providing health education classes related to maternal and child health, substance use, women's health and/or other topic related to essential job functions – OR – a master's degree from an college and/or university accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health or related field – AND – at least one year of experience in a health education capacity providing health education classes related to maternal and child health, substance use, women's health and/or other topic related to essential job functions . Applicants with related master's degree in a psychology, sociology, health, and related fields may be considered upon presentation of verifiable education/experience directly related to the Description and Essential Job Functions listed in this job description.

Applicant must attach/upload a valid legible photocopy of degree diploma or transcripts. Submitted applications without educational evidence will be disqualified.

If hired, candidates must successfully pass a live scan and medical clearance as part of the hiring process as a Non-County-Workforce-Member.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Has lived experience with Black Maternal and Child Health
• Has professional experience with Black Maternal and Child Health
• Has professional experience working in Black communities.
• Experience delivering health education curricula on an individual and group basis.
• Has a master's degree in Public Health.

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

At a minimum, candidates need to submit/upload electronic copies of a resume describing relevant education to include training certifications, and relevant paid and volunteer experience. Applications need to include legible copies of education diplomas/transcripts, certifications, and driver's license.

A cover introductory letter and relevant training may be submitted to substantiate application.

Applications without supporting documentation at the time of application or no more than 15 days after the initial application will not be included in the candidate pool.

Review of job description at https://helunahealth.org/join-our-team/ is suggested, especially if applying to the position from a third-party online application.

Certificates/Licenses

• A valid California driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Successful clearing through the Live Scan and Health Clearance process with the County of Los Angeles. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                      Frequently

Walk                                       Occasionally

Sit                                           Constantly

Handling                                Constantly

Reach Outward                    Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder      Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Not applicable         

Lift / Carry                              Not Applicable

Push/Pull                               Not Applicable         

See                                         Not Applicable         

Taste/ Smell                          Not Applicable         

Not Applicable          Not required for essential functions

Occasionally             (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently                 (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly                 (5+ hrs./day

WORK SCHEDULE

Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some flexibility is required to adjust schedule for evening classes, earlier training, and weekend outreach events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General office and clinic, outpatient, or community-based organizations settings, indoors temperature controlled, other field work or public areas as needed. Hybrid work schedule available.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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