Company: Virginia Commonwealth University
Position Title: Community Health Education Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary:
Mission:
At VCU, we provide UNcommon learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It is a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.
Summary:
VCU’s School of Education (SOE) seeks a Community Health Education Specialist who embraces diversity, equity and inclusion and will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. At VCU, we believe different perspectives and expertise enhance possibilities and solutions. This philosophy drives our recruitment process, so we welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, who will contribute to an already diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.
Typical Duties:
The Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) leads VCU School of Education wellness programs that support students in local K-12 schools. The CHES performs specialized educational work in preparing for and presenting health education programs, promoting wellness and safety programs for the public on behalf of VCU School of Education and conducting or coordinating other community risk reduction programs/services. Programs may be coordinated for all age groups. Work is performed under general supervision of the Lab School Specialist. Responsibilities include:
- Serves as the principal contact for the coordination of wellness activities for students, especially those from underrepresented populations.
- Leads and coordinates the integration of health promotion practices into the school setting.
- Coordinates health and wellness policies, processes, and practices to improve student learning and health.
- Communicates with school administrators, central office staff, VCU Center for Teacher Leadership, Pauley Heart Center, Mary and Frances Youth Center, VCU Community Engagement representatives and other community partners to enhance program awareness and to assist with program implementation.
- Provides resources to schools to support schools in promoting wellness for students and families.
- Partners with VCU grant writers to promote community and business partnerships in seeking grants and sustained support for wellness initiatives.
- Collaborates with local health departments on wellness initiatives.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Develops various brochures and informational materials for a variety of department related programs.
- Assesses community needs by creating educational programs through various channels, including in-school and after-school programs, summer programs, health fairs, and community events.
- Develops metrics to assess program outcomes including tests and classroom surveys.
- Collaborates with Mary and Frances Youth Center and VCU Community Engagement for health and wellness education curriculum development and implementation.
- Collaborates with Pauley Heart community engagement programs to develop and expand existing health care curriculums for Virginia elementary aged students
- Reviews existing Pauley Heart Center programs and offers an educator's perspective on the curriculum, instruction and activities given to students.
- Collaborates with Pauley Heart to establish and develop Ambassador programs that will:
- Incorporate touch points at multiple school levels for teaching
- Expose students to diverse careers within health care.
- Increase student health awareness and health literacy
- Works both indoors and outdoors at public schools, community centers, meeting places, training locations, and other locations based on community programming.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, or a closely related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in education work; or any equivalent combination or training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Travel may be required to schools and organizations in the greater Richmond area.
Kelly Denny
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