Health Educator I, II - VNPCC Wellness Center

Health Educator I

Hiring Range $26.33 to $35.10

Health Educator II

Hiring Range $30.14 to $40.18

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Health Educator is responsible for developing, coordinating, conducting, and evaluating the customer-owner education program for the community and customer-owners served.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Allied Health, or related discipline; OR equivalent combination of academic training and work experience.

• Certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist from an accredited Tobacco Treatment Education program. (Or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire).

• Certification as a facilitator of an evidence based, chronic disease self-management program. (Or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Additional Qualifications for Health Educator II: Meets all requirements of Health Educator I in addition to the following:

• Two (2) years’ experience as a Health Educator; OR a master’s degree in Health Education; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Health Educator I at SCF.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.