Overview
Health Educator Jobs in Irvine, CA at Waymakers
About Us
Waymakers is a well-established non-profit human services agency committed to helping individuals experiencing conflict and crisis make their way to a place of strength and stability. Celebrating more than 50 years of providing services in Orange County,
Learn more at www.WaymakersOC.org.
HEALTH EDUCATOR
Project Path – Youth Substance Use Program – Irvine, F/T, Monday – Friday, usually 8-5 p.m., occasional evenings and weekends, as determined by program needs.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide community health education and technical assistance on alcohol, tobacco and other drug related issues.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement youth substance use prevention programs through youth-led leadership activities, organize a community coalition, and outreach to off-sale retail establishments.
- Serve as a community resource and supports collaborative partners by planning and developing educational and promotional materials (presentations, handouts, flyers, etc) participating in and facilitating community meetings and events such as task forces, coalitions, and health fairs.
Requirements Include:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, counseling, psychology, social work or related field.
- Candidate must demonstrate knowledge in health education theories related to prevention strategies and activities.
- CHES preferred.
- Knowledge of community organizing and prevention program planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Ability to collaborate with key leaders, community, faith and school-based representatives.
- Ability to initiate contact and communicate appropriately and effectively with youth and community leaders regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drug-related issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service population and to be sensitive to the needs of special populations.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 15-20 Paid Leave Days (based on hours worked and years of service)
- Choice of pre-tax group health plans with generous employer contribution
- Medical (HMO), Dental (PPO), and Vision (PPO) Plans
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with 3% fully vested employer contribution plus 1% match
- Free $50,000 Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Free Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Waymakers is a “Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.”
How To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter through Indeed or apply directly on our website: www.WaymakersOC.org
Visit our website to see our full list of employment opportunities and generous benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Waymakers is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 – $23.10 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Public health: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English/Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Irvine, CA 92602 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Health Educator
Company: Waymakers
Location: Irvine, CA
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