Working as a key member of the Health & Wellness Team, the Community Health Educator/Coordinator will be
responsible for the coordination and implementation of preventative health and disease management
education programs to expectant and parenting women and their children in designated communities within
Maricopa County.
Core Responsibilities:
Coordination:
- Coordinate and schedule health education programming in collaboration with site partners in various valley locations.
- Actively participate in community outreach efforts and relationship building to establish strong relationships
with current and new community partners. - Coordinate and support health and wellness coaching to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Assist with the coordination of special events for community participants.
Facilitation - Implement preventative health and disease management education (e.g. nutrition, diabetes, chronic
disease, oral health and much more) to promote optimal wellness by following best practices and curricula
designed for achieving established outcomes. - Assist with the collection and management of metrics and program outcome evaluation by administering
participant surveys and inputting data for data analysis. - Collect impact stories from community participants on the effectiveness of the implemented health
programming.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in Advance’s strategic plan, policies, mission, goals, and vision.
- Work collaboratively with Advance’s team members and volunteers.
- Other related duties as assigned by the Health and Wellness Program Director.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any given time.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Community Health Worker Certificate AND three (3) years related experience in
community development and social services; OR any equivalent combination of education and/or
experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. - Fluency in both English and Spanish.
- Experience and competence working with women and children.
- Cultural knowledge and awareness in understanding under resourced communities within the Phoenix
Metropolitan area. - Organized, self-motivated and self-directed team player with the ability to adapt to diverse
environments, programming, people, and situations. - Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate (written and oral communication)
in a pleasant, positive manner with community members, community partners, and coworkers. - Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, crouch and lift a minimum of 30 pounds with or without
accommodations. - Must have reliable transportation with valid driver’s license.
- Food Handlers Card- must obtain or be willing to obtain.
- CPR and First Aid Certification- must obtain or be willing to obtain.
- Proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination and approved boosters.
Security Clearance Requirements - Fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain fingerprint clearance; must maintain clearance.
Benefits at Advance Community
We value work-life balance. Employee career development is important to us.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance covered at 100% for employees.
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions after one (1) year of employment.
Working Environment
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of
office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc. Typically, the employee may sit
comfortably to perform the work. However, there will be walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such
as papers, books, small parts, and occasional lifting of boxes or containers not to exceed 30 pounds, driving an
automobile, etc.
Reasonable Accommodation
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable
qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Advance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based solely upon an individual’s merit and
qualifications related to the position. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin,
ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender
identity, protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law. We make all reasonable
accommodations to meet the obligations set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state
disability laws.
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