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4920 S 30th St Suite 103
Omaha, NE 68107
Community Health Educator - Health Window
One World Community Health Center
One World Community Health Center
Development
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
20-24 hours per week
9:00am
to
1:00pm
may require some nights and weekend hours
Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action W/M/D/V
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Community Health Educator - Health Window
Position Description
Community Health Educator – Health Window
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Community Health Educator will plan, coordinate and implement the “Ventilla de Salud” or Health Window at the Mexican Consulate. The Educator will staff the window and coordinate health promotion and disease prevention education, basic screening activities, assistance in making appointments with health providers and OneWorld Community Health Centers. Additionally, the educator will provide presentations and participate in community events and committees as designated. Make presentations to immigrant and refugee groups abut how to access health care in Omaha.
As an additional opportunity (if the position is filled by a nurse) includes twice a week, two hour health maintenance activities (or once a week for four hours) at OneWorld’s Intercultural Senior Center. Such activities include, blood pressure screening, assistance making health related appointments, foot care, assistance in understanding medication directions and health related education.
REQUIREMENTS
- Good communications skills, verbal and written.
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm, cooperation, willingness to work with and for others.
- Is consistently polite and helpful in dealing with staff, patients and the public.
- Involved in industry related education and/or professional organizations. Periodically scans similar organizations and industry sources for new ideas.
- Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and/or project requirements.
- Consistently follows through with commitments, provides service/information thoroughly and on time. Is timely in meeting deadlines and accomplishing all job functions.
- Takes action without prodding.
- Generates innovative ideas and alternatives to work assignments.
- Demonstrates high level of integrity.
- Provides positive example by adhering to organizational policies.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, interest, and desire to do the best possible job.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Nursing, Marketing, or Public Relations preferred.
- Verbal and written proficiency in both Spanish and English.
- Data entry speed of 30 words per minute.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insured vehicle.
- Willingness to work some nights and weekends.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
- Knowledge of cultural and health issues affecting the patient population of the clinic.
Community Health Educator - Health Window
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
[Counselor ]
[Ambulatory ]
[Part Time ]