About this opportunity
Hillcrest Family Services lists this Health Educator opportunity in dubuque, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Responsibilities
The Health Educator for the Hepatitis C (HCV) Elimination Initiative Pilot Program is responsible for providing individual-level screening support, prevention education, and rapid linkage-to-care services for people at risk for or living with HCV. This position delivers evidence-based education, assists with same-day screening and testing activities, coordinates warm handoffs with treatment partners, and supports motivational incentives and peer-support-based engagement strategies. The Health Educator plays a key role in helping individuals access timely screening, understand their health risks, and reduce HCV transmission within high-risk populations across the designated service region. In addition, you will:
Provides clients with screening and same-day testing for HCV, HIV, and STIs, as needed.
Provide HCV-focused education to individuals, including life-saving strategies, risk-reduction, and prevention.
Assist with coordinating immediate linkage to testing and treatment partners for individuals who screen positive, ensuring warm handoffs and timely follow-up.
Support and participate in same-day HCV, HIV, and STI screening events at the clinic and community outreach locations.
Provide HCV-focused education to individuals, groups, and partner agencies, including life-saving strategies, risk-reduction, and prevention.
Assist community outreach in locations serving high-risk populations, including shelters, treatment programs, correctional settings, and rural communities.
Assist with development, distribution, and maintenance of promotional, educational, and social-marketing materials for the HCV initiative.
Participate in planning and executing outreach events, health fairs, wellness events, life-saving services collaborations, and awareness campaigns.
Track client engagement, incentive distribution, educational contacts, and service outcomes in alignment with grant requirements.
Collaborate with agency partners to support integrated care pathways involving behavioral health, life-saving services, peer support, and medical care.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting for all educational sessions, outreach encounters, and referrals.
Travel to screening and education sites, as assigned.
Assist with the submission of monthly, quarterly, annual grant reports, and renewal materials for the Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative Pilot grant.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalency required.
Associate or bachelor's degree in social services or related field preferred.
Experience: One (1) or more years of experience with health education preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of HIV and understanding of disproportionately impacted/high risk population.
Phlebotomy training preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Licenses/Certifications: Mandatory Reporter of Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter required.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week: Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
10 paid holidays
80 hours sick time
2 wellness days
Staff development and training
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
Employer paid CEU's through Relias
PerkSpot- employee discount program
Employee assistance program
Advancement opportunities
About the Organization
Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We're a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.
**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required*
Worksite address
dubuque, IA, 52001, US
Who can apply
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