Health Education Associate I

Health Education Associate I

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Professional

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM; Occasional weekends as needed.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Health Education Associate I responsibilities include conducting outreach activities, identifying community resources, delivering individual and or group health education services, distributing outreach materials, directly contacting targeted community members. Responsible for data collection, as needed, for program evaluation.

The Adolescent Medicine HIV Program team is dedicated to supporting the health, wellness, and overall well-being of youth and young adults through comprehensive health education, care navigation, outreach, and resource coordination. Working within a collaborative and community-focused environment, the team partners with patients, families, and community organizations to identify health-related and social needs, provide education, and connect individuals to both hospital-based and community resources. Through initiatives such as the SAMHSA Headspace Project, the team plays an active role in promoting behavioral health, substance use prevention and treatment, HIV/STI prevention and testing, and access to supportive services. Staff work across multiple systems of care to help patients navigate complex healthcare and social service networks while fostering engagement, wellness, and stability. The program also facilitates group-based health education, prevention activities, and resource connections designed to empower youth and young adults to make informed decisions and achieve positive health outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:

• 1+ years of related experience.

• Local travel to events required and must be able to lift and transport items to community events.

• General knowledge of family systems, health and safety, and parent education.

• Live scan required as applicable per county contract.

• Obtain American Heart Association BLS certification within the first 2 months of employment as applicable per county contract.

Education/Licensure/Certification: College education preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Pay Scale Information

$47,840.00-$51,376.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.