Job Details

Are you looking for a career opportunity working for a healthcare organization that is based on excellence and love?

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

ChristianaCare OffersFull Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributionsGenerous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out12-week paid parental leaveIncredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

About This Position

ChristianaCare is searching for a Health Educator to promote access to services, provide health education and assist community members in navigating the health care and social services systems. Knowledge base in health education and human development is paramount to the success of this role.

NOTE: This position requires reliable transportation as there are multiple locations throughout the New Castle area that this position supports.

Principal duties and responsibilities:Develops and delivers health education for our patients and the community.Creates connections between vulnerable populations, the health care system and community/state resources.Supports patients in the community and/or clinic setting.Utilizes a Social Determinants of Health Screening tool, assists patients to identify socio-economic issues affecting overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals.Facilitates healthcare and social service system navigation.Establishes and maintains professional relationships with community leaders, faith leaders and others responsible for providing services to the community.Participates in community events promoting the office of Health Equity and Cultural Competence.Educates staff, health providers and stakeholders about community needs.Provides culturally appropriate health education on topics related to chronic disease prevention.Advocates for underserved individuals to receive appropriate services. Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between patients and institutions.Screens and assesses for emotional health conditions impacting overall health and refers to appropriate community resource providers.Collects data and works with leadership in preparing reports.Maintains professional competence by participating in local and national training sessions and conferences.Works collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Establishes positive, supportive relationships with program participants while maintaining transparent communication with collaborating treating caregivers.Builds and sustains positive working relationships with clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff, from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.Participates in regular program and department meetings.Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices, and reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.Perform other related duties as assigned and required.

Education and experience requirements:Bachelor’s degree preferred.One-year community and patient experience preferred.Knowledge base in health education and human development requiredComputer experience required.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations required.Public health experience is preferred.Bi-lingual language skills are preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Post End DateDec 23, 2024

EEO Posting Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.