Health Educator III Per Diem (2 openings)

Rutgers University

remote work

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 08, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Health Educator III Per Diem (2 openings)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Other
Department	SPH-Office of Public Health
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers is seeking Health Educator III (2 openings) for the Center for Public Health Workforce Development within the School of Public Health. The Five Minutes to Help Regional Health Educator III will be responsible for managing groups of Five Minutes to Help instructors throughout New Jersey (NJ). There will be two Health Educators in New Jersey, each focusing mainly on one region of the state (north/south). Health Educators will work on recruiting and training new instructors and providing support for existing instructors (ex. leading refresher classes, connecting co-instructors, securing training locations, for classes, etc.). Each Health Educator will also co-facilitate the Five Minutes to Help provider level classes in their region. Educators will report to the Program Director, Public Health Activities, and is a fully remote position. Duties include: Partner with trained Five Minutes to Help instructors to establish local courses. As needed, serve as lead instructor to co-teach local provider courses (4-hour course). Design and facilitate 'refresher sessions' for existing instructors, to review course changes, challenges, modifications, etc. Support program and outreach activities of the Program Director at Rutgers and the Outreach Coordinator at NJ Dept of Health. Provide routine feedback on course implementation activities, recommending course modifications and updates as identified.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	23B
Position Salary	$45/hour
Annual Minimum Salary	32.990
Annual Mid Range Salary	39.510
Annual Maximum Salary	46.860
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, health education, social work, or similar areas. Candidates for this position must be trained in teaching the Rutgers-developed Five Minutes to Help course and have taught at least four classes, including the Master/Instructor level course. Experience as an Emergency Medical Technician with experience providing support for those with substance abuse disorders or public health or social work background, with experience with substance use disorders. Ability to facilitate the Five Minutes to Help course and provide feedback to existing instructors Knowledge and understanding of the work of first responders, and particularly how they support individuals with substance use disorders Ability to work with EMT professionals, providing training and education in the delivery of the course
Preferred Qualifications	Graduate degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, or similar field Licensed EMT or EMS First Responder
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2362
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Somerset
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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