Conducts health education classes using basic to moderately difficult or varied curriculum designed for the improvement of health of Kaiser members and non-members. May conduct classes of various health related topics.
Essential Functions:
- Teaches and models self-management skills, concepts, resources, and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants.
- Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals.
- Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed.
- Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs.
- Applies evidence-based education techniques in teaching methods.
- Answers questions and provides class participants w/ appropriate resources of information.
- Arranges and coordinates room set-up, availability of materials, and audio/visual equipment.
- Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations, and timesheets or phone TIME system.
- Administers and collects class evaluation forms and class fees.
- Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants, and answer related questions.
- Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety, legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and license requirements, and department specific requirements.
- Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change, and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.
Secondary Functions:
Must be able to work evening hours throughout the North Valley area (Folsom, Roseville, Point West, and Rancho Cordova locations). Must be willing to substitute for other instructors. Facilitate Smoking Cessation courses [ a) 5 week series consisting of 6 - 2.5 hour sessions; b) single session 3-hour workshop], following designated Kaiser Permanente curriculum. Disseminates current information regarding concepts, skills and resources relevant to smoking cessation. Answers questions and refers class members to appropriate resources. Assists class participants in developing specific behavioral goals, using relevant skills. Assesses needs of individuals and adapt class content to meet those needs. Provides individual instruction and counseling as necessary. This may include follow-up phone calls to participants who miss a class session. Incorporates evidence-based education techniques into teaching style. Models skills taught in class curriculum for the topic area. Maintains file of paperwork on class participants, including attendance list and homework assignments. Maintains knowledge of Kaiser Permanente and community resources and encourages utilization of and referral to resources. Administers and collects class evaluation forms. Prepares for health education classes (e.g. arranging class room and audio/visual equipment, ensuring availability of necessary audio/visual aids and participant handouts). Curriculum training will be provided by Kaiser Permanente.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related to field of course instruction.
- Licensed or professional credentials or certification in the field as appropriate to the course instruction
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and group process.
- Basic knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care, and behavior change.
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated skills in teaching techniques and presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of people w/ understanding of group dynamics.
- Ability to function independently and exercise professional judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Smoking Cessation facilitation techniques.
- Prior experience instructing Smoking Cessation classes or practical experience in individual cessation counseling in lieu of teaching experience.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and group process.
- Group facilitation skills.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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