General Information
| Job Description | HEALTH EDUCATOR 3 | Working Title | Health Coach Program Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004398 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | SOM - Student Affairs - D02001 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 11/04/2019 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced health education professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. |
Department Custom Scope
| The UCR School of Medicine Pipeline Programs is seeking an experienced Health Coach Program Specialist to provide K-12, undergraduate, and postbaccalaureate students with opportunities to learn about and experience medicine, social determinants of health, health disparities, and service in medically underserved communities. The incumbent's primary responsibility is to coordinate the Health Coach Program, a joint program between the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and Riverside University Health System (RUHS). As coordinator of the Health Coach Program (HCP), the incumbent is responsible for developing an annual outreach plan to recruit undergraduate student volunteers to serve as health coaches. The incumbent will assist Pipeline Programs students directly with educational program development and advising them on their community health education projects in Mini Medical School, Future Physician Leaders, Medical Leaders of Tomorrow, Premedical Postbaccalaureate Program and other SOM Pipeline Programs. *Please note that this is a 2 year career position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2021, with the possibility of being extended, contingent upon available funding. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Conducts needs analysis for health promotion and education. | 10 |
Assesses the effectiveness of course content and training techniques for individual programs.
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15 |
Assesses effectiveness of class/counseling content, and revises as needed.
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15 |
| Develops, secures, and maintains any equipment or instructional materials needed to conduct classes. | 5 |
Assists in promoting health education components to physicians, staff, and patients through meeting presentations, printed promotional material, etc.
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15 |
| Performs complex studies to identify needs for programs and services. | 5 |
Develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of health promotion/education programs.
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20 |
| Develops an outreach plan to recruit undergraduate student volunteers annually to serve as health coaches. Oversees online health coach application process, applicant screening and interview process. Recruits interviewers and participates in interviewing process. Facilitates recruitment of physician mentors, invites guest speakers, and supports event planning and oversight. Monitors and supervises health coaches. Oversees scheduling assignments in collaboration with RUHS. | 15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs. | Required |
| Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services. | Required |
| Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups. | Required |
| Effective organizational skills. | Required |
| Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to client needs. | Required |
| Ability to maintain cooperative professional relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers and community contacts. | Required |
| Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to the responsibilities of the position including Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). | Required |
| Ability to maintain confidentiality of extremely sensitive and confidential patient, student and employee information. | Required |
| Ability to maintain cooperative professional relationships with faculty, physicians, health care personnel and administrators. | Required |
| Ability to speak Spanish fluently. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of and experience working with UC or UCR policies, procedures and business systems. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to work evenings and weekends for recruitment events and training programs as needed. | Required |
| Ability to drive to clinical locations, schools, colleges and community-based organizations as needed to fulfill job duties. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |