Health Education Instructor
Kaiser Permanente - Northern California (Oakland/East Bay, California)

This job posting has expired.

You may wish to try a search for Health Education Instructor

Or visit the FlipDog home page
 

For consideration, please submit your resume to Vickie.Hebel@kp.org.  Reference Job  FM.0800217

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DEPARTMENT:  Medical Weight Loss Program

SCHEDULE:    On-Call, 00 hours/week; Variable shift.  HOURS AND DAYS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO MEET THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT.

EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related to field of course instruction.  Licensed or professional credentials or certification in the field as appropriate to the course instruction.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Conducts health education classes using basic to moderately difficult or varied curriculum designed for the improvement of health of Kaiser members and non-members.  May conduct classes of various health related topics.                       

QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to function independently and exercise professional judgment. Demonstrated skills in teaching techniques and presentation. Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of people with understanding of group dynamics. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and group process.

Basic knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care and behavior change.

SKILLS TESTING:  N/A

DUTIES:  Teaches and models self-management skills, concepts, resources and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants.  Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals. Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed. Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs. Applies evidence-based education techniques in teaching methods. Answers questions and provides class participants with appropriate resources of information. Arranges and coordinates room set-up, availability of materials and audio/visual equipment. Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations and timesheets or phone TIME system. Administers and collects class evaluation forms and class fees. Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants and answer related questions. Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety, legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and licenser requirements and department specific requirements. Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures.