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Job Description HEALTH EDUCATOR 3 Working Title Community Health Education Projects Coordinator
Job Code 004398 Grade 21
Department Name SOM - Student Affairs - D02001 Department Head Emma Simmons
Supervisor Teresa Cofield Effective Date 10/03/2022
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

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 Community Health Education Projects Coordinator will provide participants with opportunities to learn about and experience medicine, social determinants of health, health disparities and service in medically underserved communities. Will provide direction and oversee participants community health education projects providing guidelines and reviewing project proposals for K-12, undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students. The incumbent's primary responsibility is to coordinate community health education projects and lectures across Pathway Programs including Medical Leaders of Tomorrow, Future Physician Leaders, JumpStart and Mini Medical School. Serves as an advisor for Mini Medical School and coordinates Health Coach Program (HCP), a joint program between the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and Riverside University Health System. As coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for developing an annual outreach plan to recruit undergraduate volunteers to serve as health coaches for HCP. Acts as coordinator for the community health education projects for Future Physician Leaders, Mini Medical School, Medical Leaders of Tomorrow and JumpStart.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Prior experience in healthcare or public health. Required

License Requirements
License Requirement
Valid Driver License Required

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of health promotion/education programs.
  • In collaboration with program faculty advisors and Pathway Programs Director, develops guidelines for community health education projects/activities created by Pathway participants (high school, community college and university students). Supports students with course content and coaching on the presentation of the projects in academic and community settings. Collaborates with Pathway Program staff and faculty to design screening rubrics that are mindful of appropriate grade level and cultural sensitivity used when designing community health education projects. Collaborates with RUHS staff and clinicians to recruit and interview prospective health coaches on an annual basis. Develops and implements events to enhance recruitment and yield. Prepares and analyzes the reports on program outcomes, outreach efforts and student outcomes. Evaluates effectiveness and provides appropriate program recommendations. Serves as point of contact for Mini Medical School attending student board meetings, identifying venues and community partners for students to deliver presentations. Advises and coordinates venue partners including Health Sciences Partnership. Collaborates with key stakeholders for evaluation including RUHS, UCR SOM Office for Assessment & Evaluation and Pathway Programs. Responsible for quarterly submission of quarterly, mid-year and annual reports to the department and partners.
 25
Assesses the effectiveness of course content and training techniques for individual programs.
  • Assists Pathway Programs students directly with educational program development and advising for their community health education projects in Mini Medical School, Future Physician Leaders, Medical Leaders of Tomorrow, JumpStart and other programs.
 20
Assists in promoting health education components to physicians, staff, and patients through meeting presentations, printed promotional material, etc.
  • Delivers informational sessions and creates marketing materials for recruitment of participants. Communicates with key stakeholders through bi-weekly conference calls and convenes meetings. Other duties as assigned.
 15
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 for 30-50 prospective coaches. Recruits interviewers and participates in interview process. Facilitates recruitment of guest speakers and supports event planning and oversight. Assists with recruiting Pathway Programs students offering community service experience/health education projects.
15
Conducts needs analysis for health promotion and education.
  • Reviews and implements new trainings.
 10
Assesses effectiveness of class/counseling content, and revises as needed.
5
Develops, secures, and maintains any equipment or instructional materials needed to conduct classes.
  • Provides direction and oversight of the selection of materials to support health education project development and presentations.
 5
Performs complex studies to identify needs for programs and services.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
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
Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services. Required
Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to client needs. Required
Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs. Required
Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field. Required
Ability to maintain cooperative professional relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, 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 an 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
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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