Health Educator III

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Aug 28, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Health Educator III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	NJMS-Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine
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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, 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-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's 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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Educator III for NJMS- Pediatrics. The Health Educator III is responsible for stimulating public awareness of health needs, sound health practices, hospital and community resources. Promotes public awareness of HIV and STI for prevention and improved public health status. Conducts outreach and case management to clients that are lost to care and links those who are newly diagnosed with HIV to appropriate care and treatment programs. Provides HIV counseling ( ARTAS), testing and referrals for clients receiving services on the STOP mobile unit and on-site. Serves as lead HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Counselor. Participates in the Youth Advisory Board ( YAB) Among the key duties of this position are the following: Studies and assesses health education needs of the community and analyzes the knowledge, interactions, beliefs, and practices of people in the community to identify populations at risk of HIV infection and determine possible barriers to health education processes. Applies the CDC's Social Networking Strategy utilized to recruit clients for program participation and referrals for HIV testing. Provides outreach to HIV positive individuals who are lost to care. Links those who are newly diagnosed to services and resources. Assess and identify individuals that would benefit from PrEP and initiate referrals for treatment when appropriate. Maintains PrEP Counselor certification. Serves as lead PrEP counselor including sessions, data entry and management in PrEP database, and PrEP monthly report. Provides family planning counseling to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional services
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	20S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	55626.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	66422.00
Annual Maximum Salary	78628.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
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	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or related field plus two (2) years of experience or a Master's Degree plus one (1) year of health education experience. Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses	Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license with an excellent driving record. Must have completed or be eligible to successfully complete the Rutgers's Defensive Driving Training Course. Ability to maintain confidentiality
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have experience working with populations at risk for and infected with HIV. Working knowledge of Newark and the Greater Essex County Community Required. Must be able to work independently and as a team player. Computer literacy specifically with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Team builder Strong time management and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications	Spanish proficiency in speaking and writing is preferred. NJDOH certified HIV/PrEP counselor preferred. Certified phlebotomy technician preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2045
Posting Open Date	08/22/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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