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Does empowering individuals to make healthy choices excite you. Are you passionate about helping families learn about healthy eating and physical activity. Are you eager to engage with a diverse group of community members, ready to improve their health and the health of their community?
National Health Foundation is seeking a dynamic Health Educator to support the CalFresh Healthy Living Program in communities across Los Angeles. The Health Educator will provide nutrition education & physical activity classes, conduct community and partner engagement, and support with all program activities.
At NHF, we do meaningful, mission driven work to improve the health of individuals and under-resourced communities by taking action on the social determinants of health. Being healthy begins where we live, learn, work and play. So that is where we focus our work in the community.
Important information
Pay for this positions is $20/hr and is full-time, non-exempt position. Schedule is Monday - Friday. This position will require travel throughout LA County at our partner locations. NHF offers mileage reimbursement for site visits(link removed)
What youll be doing:
- Conduct culturally and linguistically appropriate nutrition education and physical activity classes, community workshops, and community events/fairs in low-income communities.
- Provide support to other team members, including but not limited to preparing workshop & class materials, reviewing program lesson plans & curricula, assist with program planning, etc.
- Participate and present at community education events and food distributions.
- Participate in trainings and workshops to deepen knowledge on nutrition education and physical activity for low-income, SNAP-eligible communities.
- Work with partners to plan and conduct nutrition education classes and cooking demonstrations for children and adults at schools, parks, and community centers. (In person or virtual).
- Maintain records of program deliverables, such as attendance sheets and lesson plans, and input data in evaluation dashboards.
Requirements
What you'll need to be successful:
- Bachelors degree in public health, health science, nutrition or similar field required. We will take in lieu of completed degree 2 years of demonstrated relevant experiences as a health educator in underserved communities.
- Knowledge of nutrition basics, physical activity, and healthy cooking.
- Demonstrate experience working effectively with diverse communities required.
- Ability to prioritize work, adjust to multiple demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Comfortable with public speaking and leading group activities
- Strong team player able to work effectively and efficiently with others toward common goals.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, strongly preferred
Physical Requirements of a health educator.
This position requires working in a combination of quiet office and in community (public) settings. This position will require sitting behind a computer for prolonged periods of time. This position requires ability to be movable, able to jump up and down unassisted, bend down unassisted, be able to walk and run simultaneously and unassisted. Also be able to use a stove when needed and other cooking ware, both manual and electric.Be able to communicate through the phone independently. need to be able to communicate via emails, teams, and other forms of written communication independently.
Benefits
What's In It For You
Be on a team that is full of collaborative, passionate, fun and energetic individuals that are focused on serving the needs of the community. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 100 % covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee; 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contribution.
Other work perks include a monthly engagement activity with everyone. You can take part in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) events, having access to our JEDI library, and other resources to learn more about JEDI. Team engagement that includes staff awards, and enjoy direct access to everyone to share ideas and initiatives to continue to improve the employee experience. Feeling hungry during work hours? We got you covered with snack haven at any and all of our facilities!
What Youll Get
A collaborative, passionate team environment focused on serving the needs of our clients with dignity and respect. NHF is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 100 % covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee; and 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contribution.
Who We Are
At NHF, we do meaningful, mission driven work to improve the health of individuals and under-resourced communities by taking action on the social determinants of health. Embracing the guiding philosophy that health begins where we live, learn, work and play, the organizations work focuses on four key areas: housing, food access, built environments and education. NHF Recuperative Care is an integral part of the countys comprehensive plan to end homelessness. In addition to offering a safe discharge option for hospitals, our recuperative care sites serve as alternative intake centers for the housing process, to link some of our most vulnerable neighbors to low-cost care and then to permanent housing and ongoing support.
National Health Foundation is committed to fostering a fair, diverse, inclusive, and equal work environment.
National Health Foundation believes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) is essential to accomplishing our mission and maximizing our impact. Understanding historical and current manifestations of racism and oppression will enable us to most effectively take action on the social determinants of health. As one of our core values, JEDI will shape our governance, strategies, programs, operational activities and advocacy efforts. We recognize the work of JEDI is a journey and our commitment is unwavering.
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