Health Educator
Founded in 1967, Waikiki Health is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home targeting our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our clinical and program sites provide holistic care in welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environments. Waikiki Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
Our Values
● We are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to our island community.
● We believe that respect is the foundation of our interpersonal relationships.
● We maintain empathy and kindness, treating everyone as ohana.
● We are creative and flexible in meeting community needs.
● We will help empower others to reach their highest potential.
● We are accountable to the community we serve and to each other.
Waikiki Health is seeking a full-time Health Educator.
Pay rate for this role is $21 per hour.
Schedule: 8-hour workdays with variable/flexible hours depending on project needs. Overtime may be required.
Benefits
● Health insurance (Employee only) 100% premium paid once eligible.
● 13 Paid holidays
● Parking included
● 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation effective within 4 weeks of employment
● Matching is offered once eligible with a 3-year vesting period
Perks
● HOLO Bus Pass benefits
● BIKI bike rental benefits
● Company Shirt
Summary of position: Provide preventative health education on HIV, Hepatitis C, & STDs to clients enrolled in substance abuse treatment programs on the State of Hawaii. Provide confidential HIV and Hepatitis C outreach, testing, and linkage to community resources.
Qualifications and abilities
● Education
○ High school degree and public speaking experience are required.
● Qualifications
○ Valid Hawaii State Driver’s License with clean driving abstract.
○ Phlebotomy trained or willing to be trained.
○ CPR/AED/First Aid Certified or willing to be certified.
○ TB Clearance.
○ Must have the ability to correspond through email, refer to online schedules and databases.
○ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
○ Must be able to complete Outreach Testing Linking (OTL) training provided by the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
○ Must be able to travel inter-island
General Duties include but are not limited to
● Provide HIV/AIDS, STI, viral hepatitis prevention education.
● Provide information and referral resources about health and social services available in the community.
● Provide HIV, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia counseling and testing both at outreach and clinical settings.
● Ensure all HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C positive patients are referred and scheduled for medical follow up after receiving test results.
● Link patients to appropriate HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C medical providers and community resources.
● Conduct patient follow-up to ensure services were obtained and provide additional support as needed.
● Other duties as assigned
*Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization; with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest x-ray, Hep B (optional).
Interested candidates should apply through our ADP Workforce Now interface:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1ed99d35-5c23-45ff-858a-e2adb248647d&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US
Those requiring assistance are encouraged to reach out to our organization at (808) 922-4787. Visit our website for more information: www.waikikihealth.org
Waikiki Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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