Health Educator
Job Title
Health EducatorAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Psychiatry and Behavioral ScienceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation,Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Health Educator implements evidence-based health strategies (YAM Youth Aware of Mental Health), policies, programs, and services for students’ 8th grade to 12th grade with school districts, communities and providers across our region in face-to-face environments. Provides health training and guidance. Performs outreach functions on and off campus and supervises student staff, interns, and/or peer educators. Training is provided.
This is a state and federally funded position sponsored by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC). TCMHCC was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children, adolescents, and perinatal women. Texas A&M University is a Health-Related Institution (HRI) for the TCMHCC.
This position requires that the employee be available for after hour events. The employee is expected to attend and conduct trainings at various locations off-site and pass additional background screening, including FBI fingerprinting for school partnerships. A flexible working arrangement agreement will be required upon offer.
What you need to know
Salary: Will becommensuratebased on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
We encourage you to apply! To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, pleasesubmita cover letter andCV/resume. You can upload both documentsinthe CV/Resume section of the application.
Responsibilities:
Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
Develops strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for health promotion programs and services.
Implements training and education program specific to the YAM program.
Works with school counselors and teachers to provide health educational activities in partnership with the school district across our HRI.
Assemble back up material for technical issues.
Outreach
Provide Outreach for schools not enrolled in YAM.
Attend on-site meetings, trainings, webinars.
Create resources and sticker books for program delivery.
Maintain program schedule delivery.
Work with school counselors and school administrators to ensure student safety and program fidelity.
Collaboration and Resource Management
Maintains collaborative relationships with campus faculty, staff, and community partners.
Serves as a campus resource for timely, current, and relevant health information.
Assemble appropriate resources for school district.
Training and Supervision
Works with a team of health educators to hire, train, new health educators
Attends trainings and refreshers provided by the state for YAM.
Documentation and Reporting
Collects training data necessary for project reporting.
Maintains training records.
Prepares and reviews education materials for the assigned project.
Attends consultation calls with state for project reporting.
Required Education And Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in health education, Public Health, Health Promotion, or applicable field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in applicable field in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job function
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Knowledge of responsibilities and competencies of health education.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to college
Ability to do presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussions and facilitations.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts,and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up toeight hours of paid sick leave and at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness:Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.